Eastern bluestar Amsonia tabernaemontana from Mellow Marsh Farm

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Eastern bluestar

An erect, clump-forming plant which features terminal clusters of 3/4", soft light blue, star-like flowers.

Characteristics & Attributes

Wetland Indicator Status

•	(FACW) Facultative wetland

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial

Mature Height

•

Up to 3'

Attributes

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Spring Bloomer
•	Butterfly Habitat

Planting Zone

•	Riparian Zone
•	Riparian Buffer
•	Temporarily Inundated
•	Buffer

Classification by Use

•	Showy Native
•	Stream Restoration
•	Green Roof
•	Rain Garden
•	Erosion Control