Bloom Color
Exposure
Soil Type
Other Attributes
BLUESTAR
Amsonia illustris
Glossy narrow foliage remains attractive all season long. Clump forming shrub-like habit. Light blue flowers. May – June. 36″ tall. Full sun – light shade; moist, well-drained soil. Spectacular glowing yellow fall foliage. Long-lived. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies. Salt tolerant. Excellent in the mixed border and in masses. Midwest U.S. native. Zone 4.