Astrantia bavarica Plant Care
Astrantia bavarica F.W.Schultz
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Astrantia bavarica, common name masterwort, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to Eastern alps. Growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) broad, it is an herbaceous perennial, much used in gardens.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full shade
50–75°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Astrantia bavarica?
Water Astrantia bavarica every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
What Is the Astrantia bavarica?
Astrantia bavarica (Astrantia bavarica) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Astrantia genus. Astrantia bavarica is native to Eastern alps.
Astrantia bavarica displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 1.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Astrantia bavarica produces unique, intricate, domed flowers in shades of pink, white, or green.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Astrantia bavarica?
Astrantia bavarica requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Astrantia bavarica Need?
Astrantia bavarica thrives in partial shade to full shade. The optimal light range is 100–500 lux. Avoid placing Astrantia bavarica in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full shade
100–500 lux
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Astrantia bavarica Prefer?
Astrantia bavarica grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Astrantia bavarica prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Astrantia bavarica?
Rich, moist, well-draining soil with high organic matter content. Good drainage is essential for Astrantia bavarica to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Astrantia bavarica?
Feed Astrantia bavarica every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Astrantia bavarica?
Divide and replant every 3-4 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Astrantia bavarica?
Astrantia bavarica can be propagated through division, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to great masterwort plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Astrantia bavarica Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Astrantia bavarica, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Astrantia bavarica?
Astrantia bavarica is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Astrantia bavarica Need?
Astrantia bavarica grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Astrantia bavarica is native to Eastern alps. In cooler regions, grow Astrantia bavarica as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Astrantia bavarica is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Astrantia genus — compare its care with other Astrantia species on PlantoScan.
Astrantia is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Astrantia bavarica copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Astrantia bavarica F.W.Schultz, family Apiaceae (first published in Flora 41: 161 (1858)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Astrantia bavarica, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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