Amsonia illustris
Amsonia illustris | Shining Bluestar
Shining bluestar gets its name from the glossy green color of its foliage. Like the other species in this genus, shining bluestar produces large clusters of pale to sky blue starry flowers. It emerges early, blooms in late spring, and turns hues of pale to golden yellow in the fall. Unbothered by deer or rabbits, the Amsonias are slow to establish but very resilient, bringing bountiful flowers and a shrub-like presence by year 3 or 4. Prefers full sun and moist soil but is tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions, including poorly-drained clay soils. If given space, will grow to 3-4 feet tall and wide.
Amsonia illustris | Shining Bluestar
Shining bluestar gets its name from the glossy green color of its foliage. Like the other species in this genus, shining bluestar produces large clusters of pale to sky blue starry flowers. It emerges early, blooms in late spring, and turns hues of pale to golden yellow in the fall. Unbothered by deer or rabbits, the Amsonias are slow to establish but very resilient, bringing bountiful flowers and a shrub-like presence by year 3 or 4. Prefers full sun and moist soil but is tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions, including poorly-drained clay soils. If given space, will grow to 3-4 feet tall and wide.
Amsonia illustris | Shining Bluestar
Shining bluestar gets its name from the glossy green color of its foliage. Like the other species in this genus, shining bluestar produces large clusters of pale to sky blue starry flowers. It emerges early, blooms in late spring, and turns hues of pale to golden yellow in the fall. Unbothered by deer or rabbits, the Amsonias are slow to establish but very resilient, bringing bountiful flowers and a shrub-like presence by year 3 or 4. Prefers full sun and moist soil but is tolerant to a wide range of soil conditions, including poorly-drained clay soils. If given space, will grow to 3-4 feet tall and wide.