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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

    Gardening facts about Amsonia tomentosa plant

    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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    Amsonia hubrichtii

    aka Amsonia hubrechtii, Amsonia hubrictii, Arkansas Blue Star, Thread Leaf Blue Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Amsonia hubrichtii foliage by Far Out Flora
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    Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'

    aka Amsonia 'Blue Ice', Amsonia tabernaemontana WFF

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice' flower by Karl Gercens III
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    Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Short Stack'

    aka Amsonia montana 'Short Stack', Dwarf Blue Star, Short Stack Blue Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Short Stack' buds by Kristine Paulus
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    Amsonia tabernaemontana

    aka Eastern Blue Star

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Amsonia tabernaemontana foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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    Amsonia jonesii

    aka Colorado Desert Blue Star, Jones' Bluestar

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-14"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Amsonia jonesii foliage by Panayoti Kelaidis
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