Amsonia illustris
OZARK BLUE STAR, SHINING BLUE STAR
Apocynaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Dangers to touch: sap

 
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Amsonia illustris
OZARK BLUE STAR, SHINING BLUE STAR
Apocynaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in blue

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: mid green; gold in autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting



HAZARDS

Dangers to touch: sap






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