Amsonia illustris - P9

Description
The Ozark bluestar (Amsonia illustris) is an upright perennial that produces light blue, star-shaped flowers from May to June. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Ozark bluestar is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Ozark bluestar are dark green, lanceolate. Ozark bluestar turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Ozark bluestar has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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 illustris forms star-shaped, light blue flowers from May.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, woodland edge