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Zone: 4 

Height: 60-90cm   [2-3ft]

Spread: 30-45cm  [1-1.5ft]

Bloom: May, light blue

Foliage: Deciduous, green, shiny and leathery; fall color - yellow

Fruit: Seed pods pendant

Light: Full sun to part shade

Water: Average. Can withstand some drought

Soil: Moist, well drained, prefers loam

Garden Location: Borders, naturalizes

Amsonia illustris (Shining bluestar)

C$20.00Price
  • When grown in partial shade, may become 'leggy' and need staking. Cutting back by 1/3 after blooming will result in bushier, less lanky plants.

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