Amsonia tabernaemontana
Bluestar
- Native pollinators love it!
- Easy to grow with pleasing rounded form
- Superb texture and brilliant fall foliage color
- Perfect for massing in the middle of any garden
- Thrives in shadier gardens
- Category: Perennial
- Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:2-3 ft
- Spread:2-3 ft
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
A textural masterpiece, this selection features willow-like foliage lining stiff, mound forming stems that end with light blue, star-like flowers that bloom in late May. Perfect for moist, shadier spots, Bluestar attracts pollinators and lights up the fall garden with brilliant yellow foliage color.
Attributes
• Fall Color
• Native
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Drought Tolerant
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Blue
Programs
• American Beauties Native Plants®
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Late Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Amsonia tabernaemontana
Requires full sun to part shade. Plant in average to moist soil.