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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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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Eastern USA. -
DeciduousMatt, dark-green leaves 3-7cm (1-3in) long.
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Blue
Pale blue -
PaniclesCyme-like panicles of flowers 1-2cm (½-¾in) across
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Star-shaped
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Woodland gardenLightly shaded
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
50cm (20in) -
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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilMoist soil prefered but will take some dry spells
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Full sun
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Partial shade
Happiest in dappled shade where the colour is enhanced. -
harmful if eaten
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
50cm (20in)
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