Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) is a seasonal plant with blue blooms from late spring into summer and good fall color. They prefer moist soil in full sun to part shade but can tolerate light shade. They grow up to 4 feet tall, making them a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include ‘Little Joe’ Joe Pye Weed (Eutrochium dubium 'Little Joe') and Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Clay,
Most Soils Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 to 3 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies,
Hummingbirds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
May,
June Bloom Color
Blue,
White Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Amsonia tabernaemontana v. salicifolia, Amsonia 'Blue Ice'