: Masterwort thrives in dappled shade and moisture-retentive soil, such as clay. It is a long-lived perennial that can tolerate a variety of garden positions provided the soil doesn't dry out completely.

: You may also hear it called Hattie's Pincushion or Melancholy Gentleman .

: Historically, Astrantia and its relatives were used in folk medicine for purported anti-inflammatory properties.