blue star
Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 9
Flowers:
Periwinkle blue Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,tan
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Easy
watering
This species of plant should be watered frequently, but not too much. During the summer months, you should water it twice a week to ensure that it has enough moisture. However, during the colder winter months, reduce your watering to once every 2 weeks.
sunlight
Blue star (Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud') is a popular variety of ornamental plant, due to its light airy blue-green foliage and its compact habit. This plant species prefers full sun to part-shade, and should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily in order to thrive. If planted in a spot that receives more sun than the recommended amount, supplemental watering will be necessary to prevent wilting and sunburn. Planting this species in shade may cause the leaves to turn a darker green and the plants may not reach their full mature height.
pruning
Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud') should be pruned once a year in late spring or early summer, after blooming has stopped. Pruning should involve removing dead, diseased, or overgrown branches/stems. When possible, cutting the stems back to the base of the plant results in a bushier form with increased flowering. This pruning should also help to keep the plant within its desired size and shape.
