Eastern Bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana)

Blue, late spring blooms for rich, well drained soils. Flowers attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and hummingbird moths! Deer resistant and somewhat drought tolerant.  Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic Soil Type: Loam, Rocky Loam, Sandy Loam Height: 2’-4’ Bloom Color: Blue Bloom Time: May Root Type: Taproot Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract hummingbirds, large bees, butterflies, and large moths such as hummingbird moths. Hosts at least one species of aphid. Foliage is toxic and avoided by herbivores.