blue star snake plant Eastern Bluestar – Native Gardeners

blue star snake plant Eastern Bluestar – Native GardenersAmsonia tabernaemontana Eastern Bluestar, Blue Dogbane, Willow Amsonia, Woodland Bluestar Bluestar is a charming herbaceous perennial plant that brings a touch of beauty to wet, sandy, open, and rocky woods and thickets. It grows in an upright clump and showcases delightful clusters of light blue, star shaped flowers, each about 3 4" in size. These beautiful flowers blossom atop sturdy, leafy stems in late spring, creating a stunning display. The

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Eastern Bluestar, Blue Dogbane, Willow Amsonia, Woodland Bluestar

Bluestar is a charming herbaceous perennial plant that brings a touch of beauty to wet, sandy, open, and rocky woods and thickets. It grows in an upright clump and showcases delightful clusters of light-blue, star-shaped flowers, each about 3/4" in size. These beautiful flowers blossom atop sturdy, leafy stems in late spring, creating a stunning display. The plant's slender, dull green leaves resemble willow and may gracefully shift to yellow in the fall. You can choose to cut it down close to the ground or leave it standing for winter interest.

This plant thrives in full sunlight, but if that's not an option, it might need a little support to help it stand tall due to its relaxed growth. Trimming the stems back after they bloom helps maintain a neat, rounded shape. Once it’s settled in, Bluestar shows off its drought-tolerant nature, making it a resilient choice.

Amsonia is one of our most stunning native species. It grows from the mountains to the coast. Its pale blue flowers develop into elongated, pod-like fruits filled with hard black seeds that are perfect for propagation. This amazing plant is also resistant to deer and other herbivores, thanks to the toxic white latex in its foliage.

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Height: 2’-3'
Spread: 2’-3'
Bloom: March-May
Light: Part Shade
Water: High 
Zone: 4-9
Origin: Central & Eastern U.S.