Eastern Bluestar - Amsonia tabernaemontana

Phonetic: m-SO-nee-ah tab-er-nay-mon-TAY-nah Eastern Bluestar blooms in mid-spring, with a height of up to 3 feet tall. Lance-shaped leaves are whorled up long stems that terminate in compact panicles of striking bright blue star-shaped flowers that offer up a showy display. The flowers attract various long-tongued insects, including the Large Carpenter Bee and hummingbird moths. Narrow beanlike pods will often form after flowering and can offer additional late-season interest. Hardiness Zone:  4-9 Native Region: BONAP Map BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key Sun Exposure:  Full to Partial Sun Flower Color:  Blue Bloom Time:  April, May Soil Type:  Moist Mature Plant Size:  2-3'H, 2-3'W Plant Spacing:  2' Host Plant:  Coral Hairstreak  Attracts:  Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds Advantages:  Deer resistant, fall foliage interest, neatly shaped, tolerates different soil types  Landscape Uses:  Accent, Butterfly garden, cottage gardens, meadows, perennial borders Companion Plants