Ozark Bluestar (Amsonia illustris)

A taller bluestar that is appealing to hummingbirds and butterflies! Tolerates significant amounts of shade, but blooms better in more sun. Shade brown plants tend to be taller, and can be trimmed back in late spring to encourage dense growth. Deer resistant.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade 

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Clay Loam, Rocky Loam, Sandy Loam

Height: 2’-4’

Bloom Color: Light Blue

Bloom Time: May

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract hummingbirds, large bees, butterflies, and hummingbird moths. Hosts one species of aphid. Rarely browsed by mammals.