Eastern Bluestar
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Eastern Bluestar, Blue Dogbane, Willow Amsonia, Woodland Bluestar
Bluestar is a herbaceous perennial plant native to wet, sandy, open, and rocky woods and thickets. It grows in an erect, clump-forming pattern and produces beautiful clusters of light-blue, star-shaped flowers that are 3/4" in size. The flowers bloom on top of upright and leafy stems in late spring. The plant's narrow, dull green foliage is willow-shaped and may turn yellow in the fall. The plant can either be cut close to the ground or left for winter interest.
Bluestar grows best in full sun, but if that's not possible, the plant may need staking due to its floppy form. Cutting the stems back after flowering will create a neater, more rounded appearance. Once established, the plant is drought-tolerant.
Amsonia, one of our most beautiful native species, produces a light display from the mountains to the coast. The pale blue flowers turn into elongated, pod-like fruits that contain hard, black seeds used for propagation. This plant is resistant to deer and other herbivores because its foliage contains toxic white latex.
Height: 2’-3'
Spread: 2’-3'
Bloom: March-May
Light: Part Shade
Water: High
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Central & Eastern U.S.
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
