RedCrocus 'Storm Cloud' Blue Star Amsonia | Sky-Blue Flowers | Butterfly & Pollinator Attractant | Container & Garden Use 2 Gallon

Name: RedCrocus 'Storm Cloud' Blue Star Amsonia | Sky-Blue Flowers | Butterfly & Pollinator Attractant | Container & Garden Use 2 Gallon
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: ppw20044-redcrocus
Price: 55.60 USD
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Pot Size 2 Gallon

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Storm Cloud' Blue Star Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'

Description

This deciduous perennial features striking, sky-blue star-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Its slender, arching habit adds graceful movement to gardens, and the narrow, green foliage turns vibrant yellow in fall. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border planting, naturalized areas, and butterfly gardens. Its elegant flowers make it perfect for cut flower arrangements, and it works well as a foundation plant or in mixed perennial beds.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Storm Cloud' Blue Star Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'
Common Name: Storm Cloud' Blue Star
Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 ft in height with a spread of 2-3 ft, with a slow to moderate growth rate.
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (May to June)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Attracts Pollinators: Yes - butterflies and bees
Indoor Friendly: No
Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for containers with adequate drainage
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pet Warning: Non-toxic to pets
Fragrant: No
Cut Flower: Yes
Grows Well With: Other perennials like coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and cheerful grasses

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil, spacing 24-36 inches apart.
Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during establishment.
Soil Type: Prefers well-drained loamy soil, tolerates clay and sandy soils.
Humidity: Average garden humidity is ideal.
Pruning Instructions: Cut back after flowering to promote bushier growth and tidiness.
Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; cut back in late fall.
Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as root ball.
Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring for optimal growth.
Special Care: Minimal; ensure well-drained soil and occasional watering during dry spells.