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Amsonia tabernaemontana var. montana- DWARF EASTERN BLUESTAR
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AMS-TAB-MON
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Short and compact form of blue star. Blue star-shaped flowers, possible yellowish fall color.
Gained 4.7 out of 5 stars at Mt. Cuba dwarf bluestar comparison (3 stars at Chicago Botanc Garden due to developed chlorosis).
Blooming Time: April/May
Size: 12-18'' tall and 12-14" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: sun, half shade, average soil to heavier clayish soil, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Average moisture
Moisture Needs: medium (medium-dry, medium-moist)
Origin: native to the Southeastern United States. This seems to be natural shorter variety (just like for example narrow-leaved var. salicifolia). Often sold under names of Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Montana' or Amsonia montana.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: not a pollinator magnet, but attracts long-tongued insects, hummingbird moths and some butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: 3.5" x 5" deep pot
Plant Combinations: Goes well with majority of common native and non-native perennials, and smaller to medium-sized grasses - both sun loving and half-shade loving plants.
Picture Copyright: Mt. Cuba
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. montana- DWARF EASTERN BLUESTAR
$9.99
Details
Short and compact form of blue star. Blue star-shaped flowers, possible yellowish fall color.
Gained 4.7 out of 5 stars at Mt. Cuba dwarf bluestar comparison (3 stars at Chicago Botanc Garden due to developed chlorosis).
Blooming Time: April/May
Size: 12-18'' tall and 12-14" wide
USDA Zones: 4 to 9
Culture: sun, half shade, average soil to heavier clayish soil, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Average moisture
Moisture Needs: medium (medium-dry, medium-moist)
Origin: native to the Southeastern United States. This seems to be natural shorter variety (just like for example narrow-leaved var. salicifolia). Often sold under names of Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Montana' or Amsonia montana.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: not a pollinator magnet, but attracts long-tongued insects, hummingbird moths and some butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: yes
Pot Size: 3.5" x 5" deep pot
Plant Combinations: Goes well with majority of common native and non-native perennials, and smaller to medium-sized grasses - both sun loving and half-shade loving plants.
Picture Copyright: Mt. Cuba
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