amsonia

blue star amsonia

hardy perennial. Seed. Rarely seen. 75cm. Clusters of beatiful star-like flowers. Glossy large narrow leaves.

Classification

• Common Names: blue star amsonia

• Family: tabernaemontana

• Variety: Salicifolia

Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Propagation: Seed

• Hardiness: Hardy H5-H1 (<-10)

• Flowering Season: Spring

Also may be known as A. salicifolia. This plant has a bushy growing habit which gives it an elegant appearance. The flowers appear in clusters and will need full sun or partial shade. Although the flowers are delicate looking, they are very hardy and easy to grow. You should prune once a year to maintain a good growth.

Grows best in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, although it can tolerate partial shade and is fairly drought-tolerant

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Alternatively propagate by division in spring or root softwood cuttings in early summer

2024-01-26: sow seed in pods indoors

2024-01-23: Received seed from RHS seed bank var salicifolia