Amsonia grandiflora
Large-flowered Blue Star
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:
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.