(Astilbe)

Pale lilac blue flowerheads and low-growing, crinkled green foliage make the dwarf astilbe among the most cherished plants for woodland and shade gardens in temperate regions. This hybrid resulted in the early 20th century from efforts by Georg Arends of Ronsdorf, Germany.

Short mounds of dark green, twice divided, fern-like leaves grow from thick, brown rhizomes (lateral underground stems). The showy, pyramidal flowerheads appear in summer above the leaves. Blooms are lilac to lavender-blue,...

(Astilbe, Perkeo Astilbe)

A hardy perennial worthy of incorporating into any small-scale or fairy garden design is the dwarf astilbe. Small rosy pink flowerheads and low-growing, crinkled green foliage make 'Perkeo' a particularly stunning small plant. This hybrid astilbe has origins in the early 20th century from efforts by Georg Arends of Ronsdorf, Germany.

Short mounds of dark green, twice divided, fern-like leaves grow from thick, brown rhizomes (lateral underground stems). The showy, pyramidal flowerheads appear...

(Astrantia)

Masterwort clump-forming perennials that are native to alpine woods and meadows ranging from Eastern Europe to Western Asia. Masterwort have palmately lobed lower leaves with simple, sessile leaves on the stem. The umbel on masterwort consists of 5-petaled flowers, surrounded by colorful, showy bracts. Masterwort bloom in late spring throughout summer and require well-drained, consistently moist soil. Variants of A. major will tolerate drier conditions and A. major ‘Sunningdale Variegated’ is...

(Hadspen Blood Masterwort, Masterwort)

Masterwort 'Hadspen Blood' is a clump-forming perennial that has palmately lobed leaves and airy, dark red, small flowers held on thin dark red stems. It blooms in late spring throughout late summer and slowly darkens to a maroon.

Masterwort requires well-drained, consistently moist soil in full or partial sun.

(Astrantia, Great Masterwort)

Masterwort is a clump-forming perennial with palmately lobed lower leaves and simple leaves on the stem. Native to Central and Eastern Europe, it blooms in late spring and throughout mid-summer. The floral umbel consists of a creamy-white, pink, green, or occasionally deep purple-red center surrounded by petal-like pinkish or greenish bracts.

Masterwort requires well-drained, consistently moist soil. This species and its cultivars will tolerate drier conditions and are most often used as...

(Great Masterwort, Lars Masterwort)

Lars masterwort is a clump-forming perennial that has palmately lobed leaves and airy rosy pink, small flowers held on thin stems. The flowers darken in time to a burgundy or maroon. 'Lars' blooms in late spring throughout late summer and has a faint honey fragrance.

Masterwort requires well-drained, consistently moist soil in full or partial sun. The umbel and bracts consist of a dusky pinkish-red tint.

(Great Masterwort, Magnum Blush Masterwort)

Masterwort ‘Magnum Blush’ is an herbaceous, clump-forming perennial grown for larger, more numerous flowers. Masterworts are native to the alpine forest and meadows of Central and Eastern Europe. They have palmately lobed lower leaves with simple, stalk-less leaves on the stems. Masterwort blooms are unusual; they are produced on stalks above the foliage in dense, flat clusters surrounded by papery bracts (modified leaves) spring throughout mid-summer. The flowers are desirable for cutting and...

(Great Masterwort, Primadonna Masterwort)

Masterwort is a clump-forming perennial with palmately lobed lower leaves and simple leaves on the stem. Native to Central and Eastern Europe, it blooms in late spring and throughout mid-summer. The floral umbel consists of a creamy-white, pink, green, or occasionally deep purple-red center surrounded by petal-like pinkish or greenish bracts.

Masterwort requires well-drained, consistently moist soil. This species and its cultivars will tolerate drier conditions and are most often used as...

(Great Masterwort)

Masterwort is a clump-forming perennial with palmately lobed lower leaves and simple leaves on the stem. Native to Central and Eastern Europe, it blooms in late spring and throughout mid-summer. The floral umbel consists of a creamy-white, pink, green, or occasionally deep purple-red center surrounded by petal-like pinkish or greenish bracts.

Masterwort requires well-drained, consistently moist soil. This species and its cultivars will tolerate drier conditions and are most often used as...

(Great Masterwort, Venice Masterwort)

Masterwort is a clump-forming perennial with palmately lobed lower leaves and simple leaves on the stem. Native to Central and Eastern Europe, it blooms in late spring and throughout mid-summer. The floral umbel consists of a creamy-white, pink, green, or occasionally deep purple-red center surrounded by petal-like pinkish or greenish bracts.

Masterwort requires well-drained, consistently moist soil. This species and its cultivars will tolerate drier conditions and are most often used as...