Description:
Astrantia! Such beautiful, beautiful plants. They should be in every perennial garden in Alaska!
Very hardy, the 1’ tall clumps slowly increase in size with age. Mid-summer, they bloom with the deep maroon flowers held 6-8” above the foliage. Bloom time lasts and lasts, giving you plenty of time to enjoy them. There are several varieties of Astrantia that do well here, this is just one example.
Zone:
4
Bloom Color:
Deep lovely maroon
Bloom Time:
Mid July on into August
Light:
Full sun to part shade
Height:
1’. 1 ½’ – 2’ when in bloom
Habit:
Foliage is mounding, with blooms standing above the foliage
