{"product_id":"star-of-beauty-masterwort","title":"Star of Beauty Masterwort","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWine-Rose Pincushion Flowers for Moist Shade\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStar of Beauty Masterwort (\u003cem\u003eAstrantia major\u003c\/em\u003e 'Star of Beauty') charms with intricate, deep wine-rose, pincushion-like flowers ringed by papery bracts, on wiry stems above deeply lobed foliage. Blooming in summer, it draws bees and butterflies and makes a long-lasting fresh or dried cut flower. It thrives in cool, moist part shade. Deer-resistant and reliably hardy, it adds elegant texture to woodland borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStar of Beauty Masterwort Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAstrantia major 'Star of Beauty'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–24 in. tall, 15–20 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–7 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart shade to full shade; full sun only with steady moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly to midsummer, with rebloom if cut back\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep wine-rose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, rich, well-drained; amend clay with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and woodland borders:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its intricate blooms add fine texture to moist, part-shade beds. Space 15–20 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut-flower and pollinator gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent fresh or dried, and a draw for bees. Pair with astilbe, hostas, and ferns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall (late August–mid September) into rich, moist soil. Keep moist through establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Star of Beauty Masterwort\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2 inches deep. Space 15–20 inches apart in a cool, moist spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Star of Beauty Masterwort\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist — water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers consistent moisture; water during dry spells. Cut back after the first flush to encourage rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to about zone 4, returning each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's happiest in part shade with steady moisture; it tolerates more sun only where soil stays reliably moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother masterwort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I dry the flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the papery, long-lasting blooms are excellent in both fresh and dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStar of Fire Masterwort (Astrantia major):\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep ruby-red masterwort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plumed flowers for layered moist-shade color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHosta:\u003c\/strong\u003e A bold-leaved shade companion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315433099569,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/star-of-beauty-masterwort.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/star-of-beauty-masterwort","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}