Scientific Name: Amsonia tabernaemontana Walt.
Synonym: Amsonia amsonia
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: Sunset®: 3-24 USDA: 3-9 Heat Tolerance: Questionable in the hot deserts Sun Exposure: Full sun, tends to become floppy with too much shade Origin: Southeastern United States, in moist woods. Growth Habits: Perennial, clump of 2 to 3 feet in diameter (60-90 cm), 2 to 3 feet tall Flowers: Blue flowers Watering Needs: Regular water, well drained soil Propagation: seeds, division in spring or fall, cuttings |
Blooming Habits:
Light blue star-shaped flowers in the spring, up to 0.8 inches in diameter (2 cm). The buds and the back of the petals are slightly woolly. The flowers are followed by slender pods.
Culture:
Cut back after flowering, removing half to one third of the stems length.
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