Great Masterwort (Astrantia major) seeds
- The undemanding masterwort has striking, star-shaped blossoms and also thrives in half-shady beds.
- Contents: Approx. 100 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
Regular price:
€2.59
Product number: 1325 GTIN: 4250601209906
Description
The Great Masterwort is a fast-growing Central European perennial shrub and wildflower, which is popular as an ornamental plant in the garden in its various colourful cultivars. In its wild form, it has white, jagged flowers and reaches a maximum height of about one meter. Naturally occurring plants are found in the Alps and on other mountain pastures. In parts of France, Spain and Andorra, it is a protected species. It is known as a good nectar plant for bees and bumblebees.
Especially in Austria, the great masterwort is used for its healing effects in herbal medicine, where the entire dried plant is used as a gentle diuretic in herbal teas. The root of the plant, which has often been confused with that of the masterwort (Imperatoria ostruthium) in medical records due to the visual similarity, has a laxative effect and is harvested in autumn. Main actor is the saponin alpha-hederin contained in ivy.
Especially in Austria, the great masterwort is used for its healing effects in herbal medicine, where the entire dried plant is used as a gentle diuretic in herbal teas. The root of the plant, which has often been confused with that of the masterwort (Imperatoria ostruthium) in medical records due to the visual similarity, has a laxative effect and is harvested in autumn. Main actor is the saponin alpha-hederin contained in ivy.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Herbaceous plant |
|---|---|
| Use | Container plant, Cut flower, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Hardy, Perennial |
| Species | Apiaceae |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs cold to germinate, Needs darkness to germinate |
| Eventual height | 30-150 cm |
| Flower colour | White |
| Flowering months | August, July, June |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | August, October, September |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature | 3-5°C, 10-18°C |
| Germination time | 1-3 months |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Sunlight | Halbschatten |
| Water requirement | Medium |
| Planting distance | 50 cm |
| Row spacing | 50 cm |
Sowing and care
It is a fast-growing perennial herbaceous plant, which tolerates frost up to -15 °C. The seeds need a cold period to germinate and should either be sown outdoors in autumn or require cold stratification before sowing in spring (starting from February).
Suitable for growing the plant is nutritious, sandy, and loamy soil and a location in the half shade, although with very good water supply it also tolerates sunny locations. Moist, calcareous soil favors growth. Flowering time is from May to September but the plant reaches its full bloom and growth height only in the second or third year.
Suitable for growing the plant is nutritious, sandy, and loamy soil and a location in the half shade, although with very good water supply it also tolerates sunny locations. Moist, calcareous soil favors growth. Flowering time is from May to September but the plant reaches its full bloom and growth height only in the second or third year.
Other names
Botanical name: Astrantia major, Sanicula astrantia
German: Große Sternendolde, Sternblume, Große Strenze, Stränze, Moister, Rietdolden, Holznägeli, Sanikel
English: Great Masterwort
French: Grande astrance, Grande radiaire
Italian: Astranzia maggiore
Spanish: Sanicula hembra
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