Melinda Myers

Willow Amsonia

Botanical Name

Amsonia hubrichtii

Min Zone

4

Max Zone

9

Height

2 to 3 feet

Width

2 to 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 and highly fertile soils
• Plants benefit from being cut back to 6-8" after flowering to promote sturdy, full growth
• Mix with neighboring plants to provide support
• Dig and divide in fall
• Space plant 3 feet apart

Problems

None serious