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Apocynaceae
Ozark Bluestar
Amsonia illustris
Clarity and truth.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Genus
- Amsonia
- Native to
- Central United States
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Height
- 2-3 feet
- Sunlight
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Soil
- Moist, Well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Ozark bluestar's glossy, willow-like leaves turn a stunning golden yellow in autumn.
- The star-shaped flowers appear in dense clusters at the tops of the stems.
- It produces a milky sap typical of plants in the dogbane family.
- This plant is extremely long-lived and can remain in the same garden spot for decades.
- It is virtually pest-free and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance garden choice.
Color meanings
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Serenity
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Truth
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Inner peace