Amsonia tabernaemontana

Bluestar

In spring, this beefy perennial with 1-inch wide, straplike foliage, blooms with big heads of light blue flowers for several weeks. In fall, the foliage turns light yellow.

Height 24-36 Inches

Spread 36 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color Light Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Good Companions Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum), Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation • FACW	Nature Attracting • Butterfly	Season of Interest • Mid (May-June) • Late (July-frost)
Soil Moisture • Average • Moderate	Sun Exposure • Medium Sun/Average Shade • Full Sun	USFS MO Ecological Map • Osage Plains • Mississippi Aluvial Basin • Ozark Highlands
Wildlife Benefit • Butterfly Nectar