Amsonia tabernaemontana / Eastern Bluestar
Type: Perennial
Native Habitat: wet areas in woodlands and prairies
Light: Part Shade
Soil: Wet to average
Growth: 1-3’ tall multi-stemmed clump
Bloom: Blue/purple blooms in March-May
Spreads: by seed
Benefits: drought tolerant, good fall color, cut flowers,
Info: This ornamental native perennial grows throughout the midwest and can be found in woods or on the plains. It grows best in wet, sandy soils. This species has wonderful golden fall color that adds interest throughout the season.
Design suggestions: This plant grows and blooms better in the sun, but can tolerate part shade. Excellent for mass plantings as borders, or in forma gardens. Also a great addition to naturalized gardens or rain gardens
Photo credit: Sten Porse, license: CC-BY 3.0
Type: Perennial
Native Habitat: wet areas in woodlands and prairies
Light: Part Shade
Soil: Wet to average
Growth: 1-3’ tall multi-stemmed clump
Bloom: Blue/purple blooms in March-May
Spreads: by seed
Benefits: drought tolerant, good fall color, cut flowers,
Info: This ornamental native perennial grows throughout the midwest and can be found in woods or on the plains. It grows best in wet, sandy soils. This species has wonderful golden fall color that adds interest throughout the season.
Design suggestions: This plant grows and blooms better in the sun, but can tolerate part shade. Excellent for mass plantings as borders, or in forma gardens. Also a great addition to naturalized gardens or rain gardens
Photo credit: Sten Porse, license: CC-BY 3.0
Type: Perennial
Native Habitat: wet areas in woodlands and prairies
Light: Part Shade
Soil: Wet to average
Growth: 1-3’ tall multi-stemmed clump
Bloom: Blue/purple blooms in March-May
Spreads: by seed
Benefits: drought tolerant, good fall color, cut flowers,
Info: This ornamental native perennial grows throughout the midwest and can be found in woods or on the plains. It grows best in wet, sandy soils. This species has wonderful golden fall color that adds interest throughout the season.
Design suggestions: This plant grows and blooms better in the sun, but can tolerate part shade. Excellent for mass plantings as borders, or in forma gardens. Also a great addition to naturalized gardens or rain gardens
Photo credit: Sten Porse, license: CC-BY 3.0
