Astrantia

About

Astrantia is a genus of herbaceous perennials that are native to Europe and Western Asia. They are members of the Apiaceae family and are commonly grown as ornamental plants for their attractive, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. Astrantia are popular in cottage gardens, borders, and as cut flowers. Astrantia have a clump-forming growth habit and produce basal rosettes of attractive, lobed leaves that are typically green or bronze in color. In the summer, Astrantia produce showy, star-shaped flowers that come in a range of colors, including white, pink, red, and purple. The flowers are typically held above the foliage on tall, sturdy stems and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.