Bluestar
Amsonia is one of those plants that will make people stop in their tracks and ask what it is. At its peak in mid- to late spring, amsonia is adorned by stunning clusters of powder-blue flowers. The show doesn't stop there, however. Its mound of foliage remains attractive all summer long, and as fall approaches turns a lovely golden hue. Although the seed pods that develop are attractive, remove them before they mature to prevent self-seeding.
- Light:
- Sun, Part Sun
- Zones:
- 3-9
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Plant Height:
- 1-4 feet tall
- Plant Width:
- 1-4 feet wide
- Flower Color:
- Steel or powder blue star-shape flowers
- Bloom Time:
- Blooms mid- to late spring
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers, Beds & Borders, Privacy
- Special Features:
- Flowers, Attractive Foliage, Fall Color, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Wet Soil, Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow
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Plant It With
Catmint
The billowy mounds of Walker's Low or Six Hills Giant catmint produce their first cycle of bloom at the same time as amsonia. Their purplish blue blooms make a wonderful companion to those of amsonia.
IrisDeep-purple Caesar's Brother Siberian iris creates a lovely foil for amsonia. The grass-like, vertical iris leaves contrast beautifully with the feathery mounds of amsonia foliage.
VeronicaThe pink, blue, or white spires of spike speedwell shine when placed in front of amsonia. The first flush of bloom coincides with that of amsonia, and later cycles can use amsonia foliage as a backdrop.
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