I'm glad to see this as it is a delightful plant. I'm surprised that you did not mention the wonderful yellow colour the foliage turns in the Fall. One of my favourites due to multi-season interest. And one of the last to emerge from the ground in the spring. I'd recommend putting in a reminder marker so you don't accidentally uproot it.
'String Theory' Blue Star Amsonia hybrid
- Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
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Details
Features
A spring-flowering perennial that provides foliage and texture interest throughout summer. Light periwinkle blue flowers are produced above dark green, threadleaf leaves.
Heat TolerantResists:DeerNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 22 InchesSpacing:32 - 36 InchesSpread:32 - 36 InchesFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Light perwinkle blueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Dark greenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Grows best in full sun to part shade and average, moist soil. Moderately drought tolerant once established. Thrives in most gardens with little care.
'String Theory' Amsonia hybrid USPPAF, Can PBRAF -
3 Reviews
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, Ontario, Canada, 33 weeks ago
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A few years ago, I stumbled across this Amsonia plant at a local garden center during their end of season perennial sale. This then foot tall plant with its many vibrant ostrich-like plumes gently swaying on a breezy mid-August afternoon and in a one gallon pot minus any sign of a floral display or tag indentifing its name, care, or planting instructions more than caught my eye. It’s gracefulness simply beckoned me to take it home. Somehow, I knew it’s deep green plumes would be perfect in the rear part of my flower garden. Now, three years later it’s grown into a circular lush display of greenery that produces an abundance of periwinkle colored softball size, snowflake-like blooms early every summer. My Amsonia is an eye catching plant and often becomes a conversion starter with those who pass by flower gardens.
, New York, United States, 38 weeks ago -
, New York, United States, 38 weeks ago
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