Are Astrantia Good for Bees?

Astrantia blooms in summer with papery, petal-like bracts surrounding the tiny flowers. The faintly fragrant, 5-petaled flowers with long stamens are pollinated by many types of insects, including bees, flies and beetles. ... The umbels can be used as fresh cut flowers as well. Deadheading may encourage continued bloom.

Do insects like astrantia?

Yet another great native insect friendly flower. ... Astrantia major can bloom for many months and its flowers attract flies like this bumblebee look alike, as well as hoverflies, and occasionally honeybees and bumblebees.

Is astrantia major poisonous?

Is Astrantia 'Alba' poisonous? Astrantia 'Alba' has no toxic effects reported.