Amsonia elliptica

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Amsonia elliptica plant details

Amsonia elliptica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Amsonia elliptica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amsonia elliptica

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Amsonia is a mostly North American genus, only 2 species are currently known from outside the us. A. elliptica is from China, Japan, and Korea. Most Amsonia species make good garden subjects, and Amsonia elliptica is no exception. The Asian counterpart to A. tabernaemontana, A. elliptaca makes a bushy mound of foliage topped with sky-blue flowers in early June here in Wisconsin. The leaves are glossy and grass-green and makes an excellent backdrop for other garden plants during the summer. In fall the foliage turns a glowing yellow to orange. This species has been fairly slow growing for me so far and has not yet set seed. These are cutting grown. Rare.