Eastern Blue Star is an erect mounding perennial with narrow willow-like olive green foliage with silver veining that turns rich gold yellow in fall. Pyramidal clusters of small light blue star-shaped flowers bloom at the tips of the stem in late spring. Best fall colors are in full sun and consistent moisture, but flowers last longer with afternoon shade in the South. Heat tolerant.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Origins:
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South-SE N. America, GA Native
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Height:
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2' - 3'
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Spread:
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2' - 3'
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Spacing:
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2.5'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Blue
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly in well-drained soils and do not let soils dry out. Plants tend to flop if not cut back after flowering. Stop watering in fall.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Woodland Gardens, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS: Gayfeather, Muhly Grass, Phlox
IMAGES: Prides Corner, Amsonia tabernaemontana
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
