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AMSONIA tabernaemontana
Commonly known as Blue dogbane, Blue star
Clump forming perennial with dense rounded panicles of pale blue, starry flowers
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DeciduousMatt, dark-green leaves 3-7cm (1-3in) long.
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BluePale blue
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Height60cm (24in)
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Spread50cm (20in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial with numerous stems of long-lasting, narrowly funnel-shaped flowers with 5 spreading petal lobes. Willowy leaves turn yellow in autumn
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeHappiest in dappled shade where the colour is enhanced.
AMSONIA tabernaemontana
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesNone.Place of originEastern USA.
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Flower ShapePaniclesCyme-like panicles of flowers 1-2cm (½-¾in) acrossStar-shaped
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous borderWoodland gardenLightly shaded
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLanceolate
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilMoist soil prefered but will take some dry spells
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eaten(People & Pets)
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Amsonia - Care Guide
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60cm (24in)
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