Melinda Myers

Blue Star

Botanical Name

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Hardiness

Zones 3-9

Height

2 to 3 feet

Width

3 feet

Flowers

Late spring to early summer: steel blue

Fall Color

Attractive clear yellow

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained

Planting & Care

• May need staking in shade or highly fertile soils
• Plants benefit from being cut back to 6-8" after flowering to promote sturdy, full growth
• Prefers moist, but not soggy soil

Problems

None serious

Varieties

• Montana - compact 18", deeper blue flowers
• Short Stack - dwarf 10"