Amsonia grandiflora

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Christina Bickelmann

 

Description

This deciduous perennial is from southern Arizona, along canyons from 3900 to 4500 ft. This plant can reach about 3' tall and wide in a season. White flowers tinged with lavender appear in spring to early summer. It prefers full sun to afternoon shade and is drought tolerant when established.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.

Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.

Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.