Eastern Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana)
Spring Plant
This Species is typically available during our Spring Public Sale May-June at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
Blue, late spring blooms for rich, well drained soils. Flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and hummingbird moths! Deer resistant and somewhat drought tolerant once established. Prefers the higher end of part sun or the lower end of full sun (roughly 4-8 hours).
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Rocky Loam, Sandy Loam
Height: 2’-4’
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: May
Root Type: Taproot
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract hummingbirds, large bees, butterflies, and large moths such as hummingbird moths. Hosts at least one species of aphid. Foliage is toxic and avoided by herbivores.
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