Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia

Description:

This clump-forming perennial has attractive dark green, willowy foliage on unusual blackish stems and star-shaped, pale blue flowers which are produced from late spring to midsummer. The leaves turn bright yellow in autumn fading to orange then brown which provides late season interest and contrast in the autumn border. Amsonia grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and is reasonably drought-tolerant. This plant looks fabulous in a mixed herbaceous border and prairie style planting schemes with ornamental grasses.

Height & Spread:

0.6 x 0.45 m

Flowering colour:

Pale Blue

Soil Moisture Requirements:

Moist but well drained

Resistance to Pests and Diseases:

Good

Flowering Period:

May -July

Soil PH:

Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
(Any)

Soil Type:

Deciduous:

Maintenance:

Scented:

Wildlife Friendly:

Plant Aspect: