Amsonia tabernaemontana

Blue Star

Plant Type: Native - American

FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Loose clusters of lilac blue star-shaped flowers bloom in May. Willow like leaves turn a stunning shade of yellow-orange in autumn. Drought tolerant. Easy to grow. Midwest native.

Height

24-36"

Spread

24-36"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Provides color and contrast to beds, borders and rain gardens. Excellent when massed

Amsonia tabernaemontana Plant Care:

Easy to grow and trouble free. Will flop in too much shade. Cut back to 6-8" after flowering.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Blue Star Merit Awards and Special Collections

Blue Star Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June)

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Special Benefits

Dried Flower

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

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