Eastern Bluestar
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Eastern Bluestar, Blue Dogbane, Willow Amsonia, Woodland Bluestar
Bluestar is a charming herbaceous perennial plant that brings a touch of beauty to wet, sandy, open, and rocky woods and thickets. It grows in an upright clump and showcases delightful clusters of light-blue, star-shaped flowers, each about 3/4" in size. These beautiful flowers blossom atop sturdy, leafy stems in late spring, creating a stunning display. The plant's slender, dull green leaves resemble willow and may gracefully shift to yellow in the fall. You can choose to cut it down close to the ground or leave it standing for winter interest.
This plant thrives in full sunlight, but if that's not an option, it might need a little support to help it stand tall due to its relaxed growth. Trimming the stems back after they bloom helps maintain a neat, rounded shape. Once it’s settled in, Bluestar shows off its drought-tolerant nature, making it a resilient choice.
Amsonia is one of our most stunning native species. It grows from the mountains to the coast. Its pale blue flowers develop into elongated, pod-like fruits filled with hard black seeds that are perfect for propagation. This amazing plant is also resistant to deer and other herbivores, thanks to the toxic white latex in its foliage.
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.
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
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.
