Wideleaf Blue-stars Amsonia tabernaemontana var. tabernaemontana
- Phonetic Spelling
- am-SO-nee-ah tab-er-nay-mon-TAY-nah tab-er-nay-mon-TAY-nah
- Description
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A variation of Amsonia tabernaemontana, Wildleaf Blue-stars is a wider-leafed perennial that is found in moist, floodplain forests and along rich slopes.
Planting in a sunny location will require less maintenance. Pruning and/or staking will not be required. The plant will tend to be more open in part shade, may require staking to prevent a floppy appearance. Cutting the plant back after flowering will result in a fuller appearance.
2006 NC Wildflower of the Year. It has a beautiful yellow fall color.
Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: Rust can be an issue.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Amsonia
- Species:
- tabernaemontana
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Central and Eastern U.S.A.
- Distribution:
- AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
- Wildlife Value:
- Hummingbirds seek out the nectar.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Screening
- Wildlife Food Source
- Edibility:
- Not edible
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herb
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Fruit Type:
- Follicle
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from August to September
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Star
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
- Flower Description:
- Large clusters of pale blue star-shaped flowers bloom in the spring.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Elliptical
- Lanceolate
- Ovate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- This variation of Amsonia tabernaemontana has a wider leaf.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Patio
- Pond
- Slope/Bank
- Small Space
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
- Rain Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Diseases
- Dry Soil
