Amsonia illustris
Family: Apocynaceae
Common name: BLUESTAR
Native to: Central United States
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 4 feet
Max width: 1.5 feet
Flower
blue/green
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Exposure: light shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil types: loam, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -20 to +30 °F
Water: moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
