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 | Heritage Perennial Profile |
Here's the complete description for this Heritage Perennial. Drop in any time to see the rest of our collection.
| Plant Number: 1.034.100 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Amsonia tabernaemontana |
| Common name : Blue Star |
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| A little-known perennial that is native to Eastern North America, and ideally suited to the border or the wildflower meadow garden. Plants are long-lived, forming an arching clump of green willow-like leaves. Clusters of light-blue starry flowers appear on the ends of the stems in late spring and early summer. This plant is under-utilized in today's low-maintenance type of garden and deserves to be better known and appreciated for its dependable, sturdy habit. Flowers are also useful for cutting. Tolerates moist or dry sites.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Spread
75-90 cm
29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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