This is a native plant, but it is not available in the 2026 Wild Ones plant sale.
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Eastern Bluestar
Amsonia tabernaemontana
PerennialEastern Bluestar
Amsonia tabernaemontana
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Medium
Soil
Loam
Size
2-3'
Bloom
Light Blue, Apr–May
Why Grow It
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Fall Color
Showy autumn foliage adds seasonal color
Easy to Grow
Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Long Blooming
Flowers for many weeks through the season
Did You Know?
Eastern Bluestar gets more beautiful with age — mature clumps can form impressive 3-foot mounds that last for decades without division.
The willow-like foliage turns a stunning golden yellow in autumn, providing months of interest long after the spring flowers have faded.
Like its relative milkweed, it exudes a milky white sap when stems are broken, which deters deer and rabbits from browsing.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Snowberry Clearwing Moth
Larvae use this plant as a host
🐝
Carpenter Bees
Pollinate clusters of pale blue star flowers
🐦
Hummingbirds
Visit spring blooms for nectar
Good Companions
🌸 Wild Geranium
💜 Blue Wild Indigo
🌼 Meadow Phlox
🌿 Hairy Beardtongue
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun to part shade in average, moist soil.
- Space 2–3 feet apart; slow to establish but long-lived.
- Cut back by one-third after bloom for compact fall form.
Plant Details
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