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Amsonia tomentosa
Also Known As
- Amsonia eastwoodiana
- Woolly Amsonia
- Wooly Bluestar
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-24"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 6b-10b
Amsonia tomentosa plant details
Amsonia tomentosa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue foliage. In spring blue, lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and wind tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Amsonia tomentosa
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: apocynaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: blue, lavender and white blooms in spring
- Uses: native plant, rock garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Amsonia tomentosa
- USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and wind
- Soil needs: gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Amsonia tomentosa
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- wind tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- blue
- lavender
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-14"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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