Great Masterwort
Astrantia major
(ast-ran-tee-a) (MAY-jor)
This is a perennial that you
don’t see all that often. Why that is I m not really sure since it seems
reliable and can grow in some rough conditions. Masterwort can grow in shade or
sun (as long as there is adequate moisture available). They aren’t great for
borders but can work there if they have to. It is a quite hardy plant and
slowly increases in size. The flowers are now available in several colors but
overall it seems hard to find at the nurseries.
Since it is Sunday here is
the bonus snapshot. It is a cute little daisy that has several medicinal
functions as well. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt and among other things
was thought to be able to revive wilted plants placed near it. The flowers
are fragrant.
Roman Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
(kam-AY-mel-um) (no-BIL-ee)
Synonyms: Garden Camomile, Ground
Apple, English Chamomile, Whig Plant
2 comments:
Many of the bloggers from the PNW post lots of photos of the Astrantia major. I think it is really pretty but like you said, hard to come by in our side of the country.
This is the first time I’ve seen a great masterwort, and I must say it’s very pretty! Great shot as well! Thanks for sharing!
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