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    Amsonia tabernaemontana

    Also Known As

    • Eastern Blue Star

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Amsonia tabernaemontana plant details

    Amsonia tabernaemontana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amsonia tabernaemontana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amsonia tabernaemontana

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Clusters of pale-blue ?stars? and bushy foliage with yellow fall color make this dependable 2-3' clump-former a good choice for a border. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Wider leaves, bright blue flowers

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Treasured for its charming sky blue flowers, Common Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) is a spring blooming beauty. Long-lived and adaptable, it grows in medium to moist soil, in full sun to partial sun. A woodland native with a range from Illinois to New Jersey and south to Texas and Florida, it is hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    This native of the eastern United States prefers moist to damp soils. It is clump forming, leaves are 1/3rd as wide as they are long, 1-2½", and a nice green. Flowers of light blue grace the stems from spring to early summer.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Tough perennial for full sun or light shade. 2' tall x 2' wide with star shaped, true blue flowers in early summer. Foliage is attractive and turns a bright yellow in the fall. Long lived and carefree. Most soils; very low maintenance (but looks almost manicured

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Amsonia tabernaemontana plant

    How to Grow Amsonia tabernaemontana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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