Amsonia tabernaemontana

Eastern Bluestar

Amsonia tabernaemontana is native to the USA, can reach up to one meter in height and can be distinguished from the similar looking Amsonia illustris by its upward pointing seed heads.

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Popular name(s): Eastern Bluestar, Texas Bluestar
Botanical name: Amsonia tabernaemontana
Family: Apocynaceae
Origin: North America (USA – distribution map)
Height: 70 to 100 centimeters
USDA zone: 6 (-0.4 °F/-18 °C)
Poisonous: Yes

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Categories: Blue & Purple Flowers | Garden plants |

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