Dark red flower heads open on black heads. Green, palmately divided lower leaves and smooth, clasping, upper leaves are topped with strawberry-shaped buds opening to starry, pincushion-like flowers. Grow in moist, rich, well-drained soil.
| Scientific Name: | A. major 'Claret' |
| Zone: | 4 |
| Light: | Light Shade to Shade |
| Height: | 22" |
| Width: | 12-24" |
| New Shape: | Clump |
| Foliage: | Green |
| Flower: | Red |
| Bloom Time: | Jun-Oct |