Amsonia tabernaemontana

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Amsonia tabernaemontana | Eastern bluestar

In the Eastern U.S., Amsonia tabernaemontana is native to the southern and mid-Atlantic states—possibly as far north as New York. We promote the use of this species in the northeast because it is unbothered by deer, rabbits, or any other type of garden critter or pest. Emerging early in spring, it is also a spring bloomer with icy-blue star-shaped flowers. Attractive foliage stays healthy all summer long, turning a pale yellow in fall that holds into winter. This one is slow to establish, usually filling out beginning in its third year, but then retains a shrub-like presence for many years. Highly adaptable to different soils, and drought tolerant once established.

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Amsonia tabernaemontana | Eastern bluestar

In the Eastern U.S., Amsonia tabernaemontana is native to the southern and mid-Atlantic states—possibly as far north as New York. We promote the use of this species in the northeast because it is unbothered by deer, rabbits, or any other type of garden critter or pest. Emerging early in spring, it is also a spring bloomer with icy-blue star-shaped flowers. Attractive foliage stays healthy all summer long, turning a pale yellow in fall that holds into winter. This one is slow to establish, usually filling out beginning in its third year, but then retains a shrub-like presence for many years. Highly adaptable to different soils, and drought tolerant once established.

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HABIT

Height: 3-5’

Bloom Time: spring

SITE CONDITIONS

Light: sun, part shade

Soil: medium-wet, average, medium-dry

CULTIVATION TIPS

Establishment: slow to size up initially, but extremely reliable and long-lived once established

Deer Resistance: very high

INTERACTIONS

Pollinator Support: moderate

CONSERVATION

Native Range: Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, lower Midwest

Seed Propagated: yes