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EASTERN BLUE STAR
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia
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(SKU: 20105)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 3-9 · Mature Height: 2-3 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Looking for a plant with grace, grit, and garden presence? Say hello to Eastern Blue Star—a perennial that brings soft spring color, flowing foliage, and rock-solid reliability to any landscape. This elegant native sends up clusters of pale, lavender-blue star-shaped flowers in late spring, right when the garden needs a dose of cool-toned charm. Below the blooms, you'll find narrow, willow-like leaves that create a vase-shaped clump of rich green texture, transforming to a golden yellow blaze in autumn.
Eastern Blue Star gets better with age as it grows on sturdy stems that resist floppiness. In sun or part shade, it grows into a handsome, shrub-like form with minimal maintenance. Its upright habit holds firm in average to moist soils, and it even thrives in clay or damp low spots where other perennials pout. Though deer, rabbits, and slugs give it a hard pass thanks to its milky latex sap, pollinators can't resist—hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees frequent its blooms for a sip of early-season nectar.
Adaptable across cold hardiness zones 3–9 and equally at home in native gardens, cottage beds, wetland edges, or prairie-style designs, this plant is more than just a pretty face. With three seasons of interest and virtually no drama, Eastern Blue Star is a quiet powerhouse—a native classic every garden deserves.
Family: Apocynaceae · Common Name: Blue Star
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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EASTERN BLUE STAR Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Light Blue |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Fruit Type*
| • | Seedless/No Fruit |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
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EASTERN BLUE STAR Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Thrives in average to moist, well-drained soil.
- Tolerates clay, loam, and sandy conditions.
- Handles occasional drought once established.
- Sun Exposure:
- Full sun to part shade preferred.
- Grows in dappled woodland light.
- Dense shade may cause floppiness.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Water regularly during establishment.
- Tolerates short dry spells.
- Performs well in moist areas and wetland margins.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Not a heavy feeder.
- Top-dress with compost in spring for best growth.
- Avoid rich, high-nitrogen fertilizers.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Little pruning needed in full sun.
- In shade or rich soils, cut back by ⅓ after flowering to prevent flopping.
- Clean up dead stems in late winter or early spring.
Interesting Notes About EASTERN BLUE STAR
- Stellar Bloom Show: The blue star-shaped flowers bloom in late spring and signal the start of pollinator season, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies alike.
- Willow-Inspired Elegance: The specific name salicifolia means "willow-leaved," and the plant lives up to its name with slender, graceful foliage that adds texture even when not in bloom.
- Fall Finale: While many perennials fade quietly, Eastern Blue Star ends the season with a show—glowing yellow fall foliage that lights up borders.
- Defensive Sap: Its milky white latex sap deters deer, rabbits, and most insect pests—making it a safe bet for low-maintenance, critter-prone gardens.
- Top-Ranked Performer: Rated as one of the best-performing blue stars in a major plant trial for habit, health, bloom quantity, and winter hardiness—it's not just pretty, it's proven.
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