Amsonia

Add water until the mix is moist but not soggy. Fill a seed tray with good quality, compost-based potting mix.Sprinkle the seeds on the surface and press them lightly into the soil.

This is by far the most commonly grown species. It has an abundance of long, thread-like leaves that turn a stunning yellow color in autumn. In fact, some plants that are sold as. Tabernaemontana and its undetermined other parent is probably native to...

In spring for about two weeks, the end of each stem is covered with clusters of blue to white star-shaped flowers. Following the bloom, seeds are formed in cylindrical capsules.These tough, long-lived perennials are easy to grow.

In the spring and summer, it produces blue star-shaped flowers atop wonderfully colored green foliage. Arkansas Amsonia is one of our favorite perennials producing three seasons of wonderful color.

This is an easy-grow variety that is tolerant of a host of soil types, and does equally well in full sun and partly shaded sites, though flowers last longer if they are given some afternoon shade in hotter areas of the country.

It makes an excellent backdrop for fall-blooming perennials such as sedums and garden mums. The cool blue flowers can be useful in toning down adjacent flower colors. This southern native has very narrow, needle-like leaves that line the stems like bottle...

Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. Amsonia hubrichtii or threadleaf bluestar is a graceful and long-lived native plant with very fine foliage, clusters of steel blue flowers in May and June on an upright,...

This Blue Star is a departure from the taller varieties that we currently offer, with a low-growing habit that makes it ideal for use as a groundcover. Small, pale blue flowers appear in late spring to early summer.

Although the main interest of this plant is in spring, it maintains a great garden presence throughout the summer and fall. Native perennials are trending, and Bluestar is the classic North American perennial! Amsonia is a new genus to the Proven Winners...

They are larger than the species and are borne in clusters at the ends of each stem. Our favorite variety of Amsonia! This selection of Amsonia from White Flower Farm bears gorgeous plump navy blue buds in late spring, opening to vivid periwinkle blue,...

People will stop and ask you “Just what is it that you've got there?” For now…but that won't last long. A 3-season Native Star For now, Blue Ice Blue Star (Amsonia ‘Blue Ice') is not a common perennial that you'll find at your local big box store.

With more moisture they can tolerate more sun but will likely prefer a more shaded location under dryer conditions. Clusters of blue to light blue, star-shaped flowers are borne in spring on sturdy stems atop the wide foliage.

Yellow fall foliage color adds to its interest. For an excellent article on Amsonias click the "More Info from Universities..." link below to read a comparative study from the Chicago Botanic Gardens written by Richard G.

Light blue starry flowers are produced in pyramidal clusters atop the new stems in early to mid spring and are visited by butterflies and hummingbirds. Unlike most other Bluestars it is short rhizomatous but is not invasive or aggressive and develops...

The 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year! Arkansas Blue Star provides three seasons of interest with starry light-blue to nearly white flowers in spring, soft-textured narrow medium green foliage in summer, and wonderful golden yellow, orange, and chartreuse...

Narrowleaf Ironweed does exceptionally well under average garden conditions provided it has good drainage. In mid to late summer large clusters of frilly deep purple flowers sit atop short sturdy stems that are covered in fine dark green narrow foliage...

Soft to the touch, billowy and beautiful, is an all-season investment in the landscape. It is generally unpalatable to deer, but butterflies and bees simply cannot get enough. In summer, the finely-cut, feathery dark green foliage forms a rich backdrop...

Grows With: Amsonia, Echinacea (coneflowers) Rudbeckia Water Use: Medium Watering Details: Water regularly, but do not overwater—they are also somewhat drought tolerant, but extremes will reduce blooms.

Lavender is among the list of perennials considered wood-chuck-resistant (includes groundhogs) by the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management.The guara siskyou pink produces pretty, light pink blooms beginning in June and ending when the first...

Maturing shrubs such as camellias, wintersweet, hydrangeas, tree peonies, viburnums and the many roses provide good bulk in the borders. Roses and clematis are grown up large pillars in the borders as well as on the walls.

Some will be familiar, and do well across the country. Remember to read the label. Dogwood ( Cornus alternifolia ): a host for butterflies and food for birds Serviceberry ( Amelanchier arbore ): small, dark-purple fruit that birds and people love Redbud...

There are many different cultivars which represent different shades of yellow blooms. It has high moisture needs and is a perfect companion plant to hostas. It is hardy to Zone 3 and can survive in many different soil types while providing a nice back...

They tend to be quite expensive.There is no shortage of homemade recipes and concoctions reputed to repel deer. That is the one I like to call the 'deranged dash'. The deer will usually wait until you are about four feet away before scurrying away, leaving...