amsonia tabernaemontana (eastern bluestar) periwinkle

amsonia tabernaemontana (eastern bluestar) periwinkleclusters of star like blue flowers green willow like foliage turns golden in the fall ornamental green seed pods follow the flower dependable sturdy habit bloom time late spring to early summer zone 3 height 60 90cm spread 75 90cm colour blue grows best in an average to moist, well drained soil, full sun very easy to grow perennial with no significant disease or insect issues beautiful when used in mass along perennial borders or as a backdrop for

low growing

USA and introduced in 1987

flower colour deepens to a deep pink with cooler weather

prune spent flowers to tidy its overall appearance but is not necessary for extending the bloom time

heavy soils and winter wet can result in increased winter survival problems

colour chartreuse

anemone grow best in a moist

may require staking

spiked flowers

producing more flowers in late summer

in partial to full shade

heart-shaped