Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral
Amsonia is named for Charles Amson, an 18th century physician. It is reputedly deer resistant. This variety has willowy stems and leaves...Read More; the flowers are held high above the plant. Can be cut back by a third to promote a shrubbier form.
Some sources indicate it prefers moist (but not wet) soil; others indicate it is drought-tolerant.
Texas Blue Star, Fringed Bluestar, Feather Amsonia, Amsonia ciliata is native to Texas and other States.
Amsonia is named for Charles Amson, an 18th century physician. It is reputedly deer resistant. This variety has willowy stems and leaves...Read More