Bluestar

Amsonia spp.

Perennials

Description

Amsonia (bluestar, storm cloud) Soft blue star shaped flowers that emerge in spring/early summer. The small flowers form large and fluffy "clouds" above the follage.  This plant has stunning yellow fall color and looks great placed next to purple coneflower or up right sedum.
Botanical Name
Amsonia spp.
Height
2-3'
Width
2-3'
Sun Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Bloom Time
Spring Early Summer
Bloom Colors
Blue Purple White
Foliage Colors
Light Green Yellow
Water Requirements
Moderate Low
Zones
Zone 4 Zone 4A Zone 4B Zone 5 Zone 5B Zone 6 Zone 7

Tags

Fast Growing Good for Paths Toxic to Animals Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Hummingbirds Butterflies Bees Easy Care Cut Flowers Drought Tolerant Salt Tolerant Flip Your Strip