Amsonia
Uses:
- Borders
- Specimen or Focal Point
- Container Thriller
Features:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flowers
- Native to North America
Sunlight:
- Partial Sun to Full Sun
- At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight
Growing Zones:
- 4-9
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Amsonia, also known as blue star, are prized for their clusters of delicate, star-shaped blue flowers in spring and their vibrant golden foliage in fall. These hardy plants thrive in sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained soil, making them ideal for borders, cottage gardens, or mixed perennial beds.
About Amsonia
Genus
Species
Family
Amsonia
Various, including Amsonia tabernaemontana and Amsonia hubrichtii
Apocynaceae
Common Names:
Blue Star, Arkansas Blue Star
Native To:
North America
Plant Type:
Bushes
Foliage Type:
Deciduous
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
4 to 9
Flower Color:
Pale Blue, Lavender-blue
Flower Bloom Time:
Late Spring to Early Summer
Growth Habit:
Upright, Clump-forming
Attracts:
Butterflies, Pollinators
Tolerates:
Drought, Deer, Clay Soil
Resists:
Deer, Rabbits