Amsonia tabernaemontana - P11

Description
The Eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) is an upright, loose perennial that forms light blue, star-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. Its lanceolate leaves are grey-green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Eastern bluestar is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * attractive yellow autumn colouring * deer resistant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Eastern bluestar are grey-green, lanceolate. Eastern bluestar turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Eastern bluestar has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Eastern bluestar sets beautiful accents together with: Giant coneflower, meadow iris, day lily.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Amsonia tabernaemontana forms star-shaped, light blue flowers arranged in umbels from June.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, cutting, herbaceous border