Astrantia major, or Masterwort is a hardy and herbaceous perennial border plant that easy to grow and will last for many years.
It has very pretty half-moon shaped flowers on erect stalks that last throughout summer into early autumn.
The clump forming foliage is delicately palmate and dense enough to make a decent ground cover.
It self-seeds easily and the flowers cut and last well, though they also make excellent dried flowers, looking similar to paper daisies (but flatter domed).
Cutting regularly is recommended as it stimulates further flushes of flowers.
Originating from the woodlands of the Balkans, its a very versatile plant being quite happy in full sun but with thrive equally in partial shade and even survive in full shade (though not so prolific in flower).
In a cottage or modern garden it is the perfect mid border, herbaceous perennial plant and goes particularly well with Hostas which are equally adaptable.