Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia)
am-SO-nee-ah tab-er-nay-mon-TAN-ah variety salicifolia
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Deciduous Perennial Upright, Clump-forming, Vase in the Apocynaceae Family
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Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia, commonly known as willow-leaf bluestar, is a distinct native perennial that offers both visual appeal and ecological benefits. This variety of the bluestar plant features slender, willow-like leaves that emerge in a soft, silvery-green hue in spring, transitioning to a deep green over the course of the growing season. In late spring to early summer, Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia produces clusters of delicate, sky-blue star-shaped flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees. As autumn approaches, the foliage transforms into a stunning golden-yellow display before fading. Growing 2-3 feet tall and wide, this clump-forming perennial has an upright, well-behaved habit that makes it suitable for planting in borders, cottage gardens, and naturalized areas. Adaptable to a range of soil types and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade, Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia is a low-maintenance addition that provides multi-season interest and valuable habitat for local wildlife. Its unique foliage, flowers, and fall color make it a standout choice for sustainable, native-focused landscape designs.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
24 - 36 inches
tall. 24 - 36 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Sun Exposure |
Partial Shade - Full Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium |
Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Attracts Butterflies, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, Fall Color, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Native to North America, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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Bloom Period |
May - June
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Flower Color |
Pale Blue With White Throats
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Foliage Color |
Green
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