Plants > Perennials

fringed bluestar

Amsonia ciliata

Genus: Amsonia
Family: Apocynaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming perennial with pretty, pale-blue starry flowers arranged in terminal clusters on erect stems with narrow green leaves. Flowers in mid-spring (May/June). Foliage turns bright golden yellow in autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial ShadeFull Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingEast FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any moist but well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate some drought

Pruning

Cut back in winter before spring growth emerges

Propagation

Propagate by seed. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide in spring. Root softwood or basal cuttings in early summer.

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years