Which geographically distinguishes this distinguishes this species from its other relative "Astrantia bavarica"(from Germany). He is currently the manager of Astrantia SV. The stems and rhizomes of the Astrantia can be used for medicinal purposes. "Astrantia bavarica" reaches on average of height. "Astrantia maxima" reaches on average of height. Many strains of "Astrantia major" grow well in the garden, given some shade and moisture. "Astrantia carniolica" reaches on average less than of height. "Astrantia carniolica" is an accepted name by the RHS. "Astrantia carniolica" also has one other cultivar recognised by the RHS. "Astrantia major" reaches on average of height. "Astrantia maxima" grows well in the garden, given some shade and moisture. Astrantia carniolica 'rubra', which grows well in the garden, given some shade and moisture. "Astrantia major" is an entomophilous plant, mainly pollinated by beetles, but also by other insects. "Astrantia carniolica" is an entomophilous plant, mainly pollinated by beetles, but also by other insects. "Astrantia maxima" is an entomophilous plant, mainly pollinated by beetles, but also by other insects.