Amsonia orientalis
EASTERN BLUE STAR
Apocynaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Amsonia orientalis
EASTERN BLUE STAR
Apocynaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 5-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue

Flowering Time: early summer to mid summer

Leaves: mid green; crossed leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Dangers to touch: sap






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