Amsonia tabernaemontana

Common Name:
Willow Amsonia - Blue Stars, Dogbane
Bloom color:
Blue
Height:
2-3'
Bloom:
May-June
Hardiness:
3-9
Light:
Sun to partial shade
Soil:
Moist, well-drained average

Why you need this plant:        Light blue star-shaped flowers. Glossy slender leaves, nice yellow autumn color.  Flowers resemble fine garden phlox.  Deer resistant.

 
Planting Info:       Cut back after flowering, removing half to one third of the stems length.  Propagate by seed, division in spring or fall, cuttings.