Although this plant will catch your eye in the spring with its sparkling star-shaped, sky blue flowers, you'll be wowed by what follows. An incredibly full habit of vibrant green leaves with lighter midribs and dark olive stems is the perfect size for impact without getting too tall. Compared to 'Storm Cloud', 'Starstruck' is more compact, has wider leaves, and blooms about 1-2 weeks later in the spring.
This easy care, heat and humidity tolerant, deer resistant perennial is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for low maintenance or native perennials.
Height:
20.0 Inches
Spread:
32.0-38.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rain Garden Water Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting Focal Point
Origin:
Native to North America
Amsonia thrives in most gardens with little care. It is low-maintenance, easy to grow and trouble-free. Plant it in full sun or partial shade and moist soil of average fertility. If grown in too much shade or very rich soil, its habit will be open and floppy. This plant grows fairly large but it will not need to be divided for many years. Cutting the stems back to within 6-8" of the ground after flowering will result in fuller growth.
Height:
20.0 Inches
Spread:
32.0-38.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Blue shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Late Spring Early Summer
Critter Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Eclectic Rain Garden Water Garden
Other Features:
Border Plant Cut Flower Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting Focal Point
Origin:
Native to North America
Amsonia thrives in most gardens with little care. It is low-maintenance, easy to grow and trouble-free. Plant it in full sun or partial shade and moist soil of average fertility. If grown in too much shade or very rich soil, its habit will be open and floppy. This plant grows fairly large but it will not need to be divided for many years. Cutting the stems back to within 6-8" of the ground after flowering will result in fuller growth.
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