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Amsonia grandiflora

Large-flowered Blue Star

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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.

 

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

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.