Astrantia major 'Lars'

great masterwort, Hattie's pincushion, melancholy gentleman or red masterwort

Family	Apiaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	45 - 70 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread	35 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Astrantia major 'Lars' (great masterwort) yields showy, bright red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and woodland.
Cautions	This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.