Astrantia major 'Alba', Masterwort winter interest As the plant's root size

As the plant's root size increases and becomes more vigorous the subsequent seasonal growth will be larger and persist later into the season

Collected from the edges of a lava field near Mt

loosely-spaced blue flowers have a white petal in the interior

white fragrant bells with a pink blush at the base can grow in rock crevices or moist soils as long as the soil drains well

called ginger for its scent when crushed

Astrantia major 'Alba', Masterwort winter interest As the plant's root sizeGreen tipped white bracts (the ruffed collar), and pink and white center pin cushions will sparkle in the shade garden in late spring. It colonizes but uses good manners. And it will even survive periods of dry shade in late summer, too! Mature size: 2 3 ft T, slowly colonizing Minimum temperature: 30 F