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Eastern Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana)

Amsonia tabernaemontana is a clump-forming perennial with attractive blue flowers in late spring and early summer, often turning golden in fall.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun.

Watering

Moderate to low once established. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils, but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring is sufficient. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade. Best flowering in full sun.

Tolerates light shade

Water

Moderate to low once established. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Drought-tolerant

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils, but avoids waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures during the growing season.

Hardy in USDA zones 4-9

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring is sufficient. Avoid over-fertilizing.

Balanced slow-release

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.6-1.2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Alternate, simple, lanceolate to ovate

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyApocynaceae
  • genusAmsonia
  • speciesAmsonia tabernaemontana
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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