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❀ Specialty Flower · Early Summer
Michigan Astrantia
Astrantia is a florist’s secret weapon. Its intricate, papery pincushion flowers add delicate detail to the most refined arrangements, all grown by our Michigan farmer collective.
Seasonal Availability
About Astrantia
Astrantia, sometimes called masterwort, produces small starry flower heads surrounded by a collar of pointed bracts. Up close the detail is remarkable, like tiny bouquets on every stem.
It is a shade-tolerant perennial in the carrot family, long favored in cottage gardens and cutting beds, as described on its Wikipedia page.
Its muted, romantic colors and fine texture make it a wedding favorite, and it dries beautifully for lasting arrangements as well.
Astrantia at a Glance
In season (MI)
June through August
Colors
White, blush, wine, and dusky pink
Stem length
14 to 22 inches
Best for
Early summer
How to buy
Specialty DIY-bucket add-on, or custom design
Forms & Varieties
Astrantia comes to us in these forms.
Cut stems
Branching stems covered in delicate pincushion blooms, ideal as a detail flower.
Color mixes
Bunches blending white, blush, and wine tones for soft, romantic work.
DIY buckets
Bulk astrantia by the bucket for weddings and events.
Designer bunches
Choice stems set aside for our floral design team.
Care & Vase Life
- Cut stems at an angle and place them immediately in cool water.
- Remove foliage that would sit below the waterline.
- Change the water every two to three days.
- Keep astrantia cool and out of direct sun.
- Fresh stems last seven to ten days, and they also dry well.
When We Have Astrantia
Astrantia is an early summer flower for us, generally available from June into August. It is a specialty crop in limited supply, so reserving ahead is recommended for events.
Availability shifts week to week with the Michigan season, so colors and varieties vary. Reserve ahead for events, and check the shop for what our farmers have cut this week.
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How to Get Astrantia
Add astrantia to your bucket
Astrantia is a specialty flower, so it isn’t sold on its own. Add astrantia as a premium selection when you reserve a DIY bucket, ideal for weddings and events you’re arranging yourself.
Reserve a DIY bucketLet us design it for you
Prefer it done for you? Our floral designers create custom, astrantia-forward arrangements and full wedding and event work. Pickup is at the barn; buyer members can also arrange local delivery.
Request floral designAstrantia FAQs
What is astrantia used for?
It is a favorite detail and texture flower for weddings and refined arrangements, and it also dries well.
How long does it last?
Fresh astrantia holds seven to ten days, and dried stems last far longer.
Can I dry astrantia?
Yes. It air dries beautifully, keeping much of its shape and color.
Is it available in bulk?
Yes, we offer DIY buckets during its early summer window while supply lasts.
Pairs Well With
ScabiosaFlower · June through October
NigellaFlower · June through August
BupleurumFiller · June through August
OrlayaFiller · June through August
DidiscusFlower · July through September
LisianthusFlower · July through SeptemberReady to plan with astrantia?
Reserve astrantia for your event or ask our designers to build something around them, grown by our Michigan farmer collective.