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Amsonia jonesii
Also Known As
- Colorado Desert Blue Star
- Jones' Bluestar
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-14"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Amsonia jonesii plant details
Amsonia jonesii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and 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 even moisture - 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 jonesii
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 14 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, fall color, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amsonia jonesii
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - 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
By: Plant Select®
Garden photo gallery of Amsonia jonesii
By: Panayoti Kelaidis
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Panayoti Kelaidis
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Panayoti Kelaidis
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Panayoti Kelaidis
Used with permission, all rights reserved
By: Panayoti Kelaidis
Used with permission, all rights reserved
Gardening facts about Amsonia jonesii plant
How to Grow Amsonia jonesii
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - 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
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
Height: 8"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
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- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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Size
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