Amsonia 'Starstruck'
$22.00 / 1G
Blue Star ·
Description
Amsonia 'Starstruck', commonly known as Threadleaf Blue Star, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its blue flowers. It typically matures 2–3 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated selection derived from species native to the central and eastern United States. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Amsonia 'Starstruck' produces blue flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Native garden, pollinator garden, mixed border
| Amsonia 'Starstruck' | |
| Threadleaf Blue Star | |
| 'Starstruck | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Cultivated selection derived from species native to the central and eastern United States | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| Infrequent Monthly | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| 2 - 3 ft | |
| Medium | |
| 2 - 3 ft |
| Yes | |
| Longtime | |
| Late Spring | |
| None | |
| Blue | |
| Green Shades | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Butterflies | |
| Prairie Meadows | |
| Native Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Sun-Loving Perennials | |
| None | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Summer | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| To Maintain Appearance | |
| For Plant Health | |
| Low | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |