Amsonia tabernaemontana

Bluestar

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In spring, this beefy perennial with 1-inch wide, straplike foliage, blooms with big heads of light blue flowers for several weeks. In fall, the foliage turns light yellow.

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Height
24-36 Inches

Spread
36- Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Light Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum), Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), Golden Ragwort (Packera aureus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

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FACW

Nature Attracting

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Butterfly

Season of Interest

•	Mid (May-June)
•	Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

•	Average
•	Moderate

Sun Exposure

•	Medium Sun/Average Shade
•	Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Osage Plains
•	Mississippi Aluvial Basin
•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Butterfly Nectar