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Posted 12/14/2022 in Perennial

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia

An upright clump-forming herbaceous perennial, Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia features star-shaped pale blue flowers from late spring to early summer. Willow-shaped bright green leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall. Blooms are deer resistant.

Post Details

Latin Name
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia
Common Name
Blue Star
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Light Condition
Full Sun Part Shade
Bloom Season
Spring
Flower Color
Blue
Height
2-3 feet
Spread
2-3 feet
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

An upright clump-forming herbaceous perennial, Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia features star-shaped pale blue flowers from late spring to early summer. Willow-shaped bright green leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall. Blooms are deer resistant.

Special Care Instructions

Tolerates drought. Plants require no staking. Cut back 30-50% after flowering to maintain the bushy shape.

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