Amsonia ciliata - P9

Description
The Eastern bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is a bushy, upright perennial that produces blue, star-shaped flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance from June to July. Its needle-shaped leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny, sheltered location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Eastern bluestar is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amsonia angustifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern bluestar are medium green, needle-shaped.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern bluestar has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Amsonia ciliata forms star-shaped, blue flowers arranged in umbels from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance and grow to around 4 - 5 cm tall.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, herbaceous border