Eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as eastern bluestar.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: eastern bluestar
Scientific name: Amsonia tabernaemontana
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildflower meadow
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) – Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
