small black masterwort
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A clump-forming perennial to around 30cm tall with palmate basal leaves divided into seven to nine lanceolate, coarsely-toothed leaflets. Small white to pale pink flowerheads up to around 2cm across are borne singly or in twos or threes on slender stems in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- small black masterwort (Astrantia minor)
- Genus
- Astrantia
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of small black masterwort
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of small black masterwort
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small black masterwort care guide
- Cool damp loam substrate, prevent waterlogging root base area
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Cool damp loam substrate, prevent waterlogging root base area
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight organic perennial feed every four weeks spring summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead before seed is ripe to prevent self-seeding
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or propagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingBest grown in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade but will tolerate drier conditions
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be troublesome
Pests
May be affected by astrantia leaf miner
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