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Bluestars (Amsonia)
Bluestars consist of several species and their offspring. Many are semi-woody perennials that produce beautiful star-shaped flowers. Bluestars typically have a clumping growth form and can be grown as ornamentals in borders and wildflower gardens. Gardeners prize these perennials for their attractive foliage and long-lasting spring-to-summertime blooms.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of Bluestars
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Bluestars
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Distribution Map of Bluestars
Native
Cultivated
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How to Grow and Care for Bluestars
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Bluestars is a resilient deciduous perennial genus, perfect for seasoned and beginner gardeners. Basics care involves ample sunlight, regular watering without waterlogging and well-drained, fertile soils. It's comfortable in average temperatures, between 60°F and 75°F. Common challenges include a limited number of pests and diseases like aphids and powdery mildew. Extreme temperatures or poor watering practices can cause leaf yellowing or wilt. Seasonal considerations involve less watering in winter, and pruning after spring bloom to promote bushier growth.
How to Water Bluestars?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bluestars?
How to Propagate Bluestars?
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8 most common species：
Eastern bluestar
A native perennial, the eastern bluestar, or Amsonia tabernaemontana, is a beautiful garden addition that attracts butterflies and hummingbird moths. It grows easily in small clumps of green foliage topped with light blue flowers. Eastern bluestar is relatively free of disease or pest problems.
Threadleaf bluestar
Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is named after the brilliant biologist Leslie Hubricht, who was the first person to encounter it in the wilderness back in the '40s. It's an immensely popular garden plant used in borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. Threadleaf bluestar perfectly complements perennials that bloom in the fall, such as garden mums and sedums.
Fringed Bluestar
Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with showy clusters of pale blue star-shaped flowers. Attracts butterflies. Foliage changes from green to yellow in fall. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Perfect for rock gardens and cottage gardens when planted in masses.
Woolly bluestar
Woolly bluestar (Amsonia tomentosa) has an appropriate common name, since its pale blue flowers are star shaped, and its leaves are covered in fine, woolly hairs. The Latin name reflects this too since tomentosa means hairy. Woolly bluestar can appear in two forms: green and smooth, or gray and woolly.
Blue Star
Blue Star blooms longer and larger than other plants in its genus. It is commonly called "European bluestar" due to the color of its spring flowers, a beautiful shade which makes it a popular plant in cottage gardens.
Eastern bluestar
Eastern bluestar is a perennial herb exhibiting narrow, willow-like leaves, which create a fine-textured, bushy mound of foliage. In late spring to early summer, delicate blue star-shaped flowers bloom atop erect stems. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, eastern bluestar displays a robust adaptability in temperate gardens and is valued for its charming flowers and autumnal foliage coloration.
Eastern bluestar 'Blue Ice'
Eastern bluestar 'Blue Ice' is a tough and reliable native perennial with clusters of star-shaped, blue flowers in late spring. Its dense clumps of green foliage turn a stunning yellow-gold in fall, making it a great addition to any garden. It attracts bees and butterflies, while being resistant to deer and rabbits.
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud'
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud' stands out from the crowd in its tolerance to heat and humidity, so is able to cope in both the Northern and Southern regions of America. It's a bluestar cultivar whose new stems are a nearly black shade, and its early leaves grow dark green with silver lines through them, giving the impression of a storm, hence the name.
All Species of Bluestars
Eastern bluestar
Eastern bluestar
A native perennial, the eastern bluestar, or Amsonia tabernaemontana, is a beautiful garden addition that attracts butterflies and hummingbird moths. It grows easily in small clumps of green foliage topped with light blue flowers. Eastern bluestar is relatively free of disease or pest problems.
Threadleaf bluestar
Threadleaf bluestar
Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is named after the brilliant biologist Leslie Hubricht, who was the first person to encounter it in the wilderness back in the '40s. It's an immensely popular garden plant used in borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. Threadleaf bluestar perfectly complements perennials that bloom in the fall, such as garden mums and sedums.
Fringed Bluestar
Fringed Bluestar
Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with showy clusters of pale blue star-shaped flowers. Attracts butterflies. Foliage changes from green to yellow in fall. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Perfect for rock gardens and cottage gardens when planted in masses.
Woolly bluestar
Woolly bluestar
Woolly bluestar (Amsonia tomentosa) has an appropriate common name, since its pale blue flowers are star shaped, and its leaves are covered in fine, woolly hairs. The Latin name reflects this too since tomentosa means hairy. Woolly bluestar can appear in two forms: green and smooth, or gray and woolly.
Blue Star
Blue Star
Blue Star blooms longer and larger than other plants in its genus. It is commonly called "European bluestar" due to the color of its spring flowers, a beautiful shade which makes it a popular plant in cottage gardens.
Eastern bluestar
Eastern bluestar
Eastern bluestar is a perennial herb exhibiting narrow, willow-like leaves, which create a fine-textured, bushy mound of foliage. In late spring to early summer, delicate blue star-shaped flowers bloom atop erect stems. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, eastern bluestar displays a robust adaptability in temperate gardens and is valued for its charming flowers and autumnal foliage coloration.
Eastern bluestar 'Blue Ice'
Eastern bluestar 'Blue Ice'
Eastern bluestar 'Blue Ice' is a tough and reliable native perennial with clusters of star-shaped, blue flowers in late spring. Its dense clumps of green foliage turn a stunning yellow-gold in fall, making it a great addition to any garden. It attracts bees and butterflies, while being resistant to deer and rabbits.
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud'
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud'
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud' stands out from the crowd in its tolerance to heat and humidity, so is able to cope in both the Northern and Southern regions of America. It's a bluestar cultivar whose new stems are a nearly black shade, and its early leaves grow dark green with silver lines through them, giving the impression of a storm, hence the name.
Texas bluestar
Texas bluestar
Texas bluestar is a perennial with narrow, willow-like leaves and sky-blue star-shaped flowers blooming in spring. Thriving in well-drained soils, its airy clumps sway gracefully in the Texas breeze. The plant's hardiness reflects its adaptation to sun-baked Texan prairies, attracting butterflies with its nectar-rich blossoms.
Palmer's bluestar
Palmer's bluestar
Palmer's bluestar is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its willow-like leaves and clusters of powder-blue, star-shaped flowers. These distinctive blossoms emerge in late spring, thriving in well-drained soil and full to partial sunlight. This resilience allows palmer's bluestar to adapt to its native prairie and open woodland habitats, while its fibrous root system aids in drought tolerance, making it a durable addition to gardens.
Creeping bluestar
Creeping bluestar
Creeping bluestar is a perennial with narrow, lance-shaped leaves that turn golden-yellow in fall. Its star-shaped, pale blue flowers bloom in late spring, clustered atop upright, slender stems. Thriving in moist, well-drained soil, creeping bluestar often grows in woodlands and along stream banks, where its roots help prevent soil erosion.
Ozark bluestar
Ozark bluestar
Endemic to moist habitats, ozark bluestar flourishes with lance-shaped leaves adorning erect, multi-stemmed bushes. In spring, clusters of starry, pale blue flowers grace the tops, providing a striking display. This perennial's adaptability to wet environments plays a pivotal role in its survival, inviting various pollinators which sustain the broader ecosystem.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Bluestars
Amsonia
Bluestars consist of several species and their offspring. Many are semi-woody perennials that produce beautiful star-shaped flowers. Bluestars typically have a clumping growth form and can be grown as ornamentals in borders and wildflower gardens. Gardeners prize these perennials for their attractive foliage and long-lasting spring-to-summertime blooms.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Key Facts About Bluestars
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Attributes of Bluestars
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of Bluestars
Distribution of Bluestars
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Distribution Map of Bluestars
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Bluestars
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Bluestars is a resilient deciduous perennial genus, perfect for seasoned and beginner gardeners. Basics care involves ample sunlight, regular watering without waterlogging and well-drained, fertile soils. It's comfortable in average temperatures, between 60°F and 75°F. Common challenges include a limited number of pests and diseases like aphids and powdery mildew. Extreme temperatures or poor watering practices can cause leaf yellowing or wilt. Seasonal considerations involve less watering in winter, and pruning after spring bloom to promote bushier growth.
How to Water Bluestars?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bluestars?
How to Propagate Bluestars?
Exploring the Bluestars Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Eastern bluestar
A native perennial, the eastern bluestar, or Amsonia tabernaemontana, is a beautiful garden addition that attracts butterflies and hummingbird moths. It grows easily in small clumps of green foliage topped with light blue flowers. Eastern bluestar is relatively free of disease or pest problems.
Threadleaf bluestar
Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is named after the brilliant biologist Leslie Hubricht, who was the first person to encounter it in the wilderness back in the '40s. It's an immensely popular garden plant used in borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. Threadleaf bluestar perfectly complements perennials that bloom in the fall, such as garden mums and sedums.
Fringed Bluestar
Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with showy clusters of pale blue star-shaped flowers. Attracts butterflies. Foliage changes from green to yellow in fall. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Perfect for rock gardens and cottage gardens when planted in masses.
Woolly bluestar
Woolly bluestar (Amsonia tomentosa) has an appropriate common name, since its pale blue flowers are star shaped, and its leaves are covered in fine, woolly hairs. The Latin name reflects this too since tomentosa means hairy. Woolly bluestar can appear in two forms: green and smooth, or gray and woolly.
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All Species of Bluestars
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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