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How to Grow
Water
Medium
Water moderately, allowing the top 3cm to dry out between watering.
Sunlight
Partial Shade - Full Sun
~
3-6 hours of sun per day, with protection from intense mid-day sun
Soil
Wet to moist, sandy soils.
Characteristics
Bloom Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Plant Type
Perennials, Herb, Native Plant, Perennial, Wildflower
Lifespan
Perennial, Woody
Plant Height
1-3 ft.
Flower
Clusters of soft light blue, star-like flowers appear in April. They may be hidden by the upper leaves., Anthers yellow-orange. Flowers often partially hidden by uppermost leaves.
Fruit
Attractive, narrow beanlike pods form after flowering.
Benefits
Attracts
Butterflies
Pollinators
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Taxonomy
Order
Gentianales
Family
Amsonia - Bluestar
Genus
Amsonia