Name: Jeanie Minnesota (Zone 4a) Replace your lawn with a garden!
Astrantia is an understated flowering plant but is one of the longest blooming plants there is in my garden. It is not only trouble free but has the desirable effect of repelling slugs. The small delicate pincushion like flowers are produced in profusion all season long. The foliage is clean and clear and attractive at all times. It is well behaved and hardy. It would be a wonderful addition to any shade garden. Pictured below are Star of Billion, Vanilla Gorilla, Abbey Road and Lars varieties.
