Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia

Also Known As

Amsonia tabernaemontana v. salicifolia
Blue Star
Eastern Bluestar

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-48"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia plant details

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, 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 var. salicifolia

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia

USDA Zones: 3a - 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

Blue stars are North American natives with handsome glossy foliage and star-shaped blue flowers. Variety salicifolia blooms slightly later in the summer than the species and sports significantly narrower, graceful, willow-shaped leaves that turn beautiful fall colours of yellows and oranges. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Amsonia t. v. s. is a late spring and summer bloomer that wants a position in partial shade where it can enjoy direct sunlight only during the coolest hours of the day. It has panicles of light blue star flowers atop ferny stems that reach ca. 2.5 feet; fairly dense growth. As an herbaceous plant with golden-orange fall color for a significant period of time it's doubly valuable.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Gardening facts about Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia plant

How to Grow Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia

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
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous