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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia you will need.

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Our general spacing recommendation will be shown below, but correct and successful spacing is complex and depends on project conditions. We encourage you to call us at 877-ECO-PLUG for project specific recommendations and further assistance.

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Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia

eastern bluestar

This long-lived, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial features three to four weeks of light blue, star-shaped flowers in spring. Terminal flower clusters are followed by ornamental seed pods. Narrow, willow-shaped foliage transitions from green into attractive shades of yellow in fall. An easy to grow, no-fuss native perfectly suited for the perennial border. Beautiful when used en masse along the perennial border or in a fresh cut arrangement.

SIZE
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia - 72 per flat	Availability

Height 2-3 Feet

Spacing 12-24 Inches

Bloom Color Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Good Substitutions

Amsonia 'Blue Ice'

Amsonia hubrichtii

Key Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Part Sun

Moist

Pollinator-friendly

Deer Resistant

Cut Flower

Additional Information