Common Bluestar
Common Bluestar blooms in mid-spring. Growing up to 3 feet tall, it prefers a medium to moist soil, but will tolerate a range of soils in light shade, including clay. Long-lived and adaptable, this native ...
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Medium, Moist |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
Height | 2' - 3' |
Bloom Color | Blue |
Bloom Time | May, June |
Spacing | 1' - 2' |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Root Type | Fibrous |
Benefits | Pollinators |
Common Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) blooms in mid-spring. Growing up to 3 feet tall, it prefers a medium to moist soil, but will tolerate a range of soils in light shade, including clay. Long-lived and adaptable, this native of open woodlands and plains ranges from Illinois to New Jersey and south to Texas and Florida. The flowers of Common Bluestar attracts various long-tongued insects, including the Large Carpenter Bee and hummingbird moths. Other common names include Blue Dogbane, Eastern Bluestar and Willowleaf.