Willow blue-star (Amsonia tabernaemontana) am-SO-nee-ah tab-er-nay-mon-TAN-ah Genus:  Amsonia In addition to willow blue-star’s small but charming clusters of blue flowers in late spring, it has upright, willow-like leaves that turn clear yellow in fall. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Will grow to 3 feet in a moist bed and only 2 feet in a sunnier dry bed. Care:  Grow in full sun to light shade and average soil. Moister soil will result in a taller plant, but this Amsonia can take drier soil as well. Propagation:  Sow seeds in containers in spring or autumn. Divide in spring. Root softwood cuttings in early summer. Problems:  Rust

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Bloom Time Early Spring, Spring Flower Color Blue, White Uses Beds and Borders Style Meadow Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials