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Willow Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana): Blue Flowers and Yellow Fall Foliage

Willow blue star (Amsonia tabernaemontana) bears charming clusters of small blue flowers in late spring, and its upright willow-like leaves turn clear yellow in fall. Height varies with moisture: 3 feet in moist beds, 2 feet in drier, sunnier spots.

Care

  • Light: Full sun to light shade.
  • Soil: Average; tolerates drier conditions.

Propagation & Problems

Sow seeds in containers spring or autumn; divide in spring; root softwood cuttings early summer. Rust.

Quick Reference

Height1–3 ft.
Spread1–3 ft.
Growth HabitClumps
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureDry to Medium
MaintenanceLow
Bloom TimeEarly Spring, Spring
Flower ColorBlue, White
UsesBeds, Borders
StyleMeadow Garden, Rock Garden
TypePerennials

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