Ozark bluestar
Also known as: shining bluestar
A slow-growing, clump-forming perennial bearing lance-shaped, glossy, bright green leaves, 3-7cm long, which turn golden-yellow in autumn. Open panicles of light blue flowers, to 1.5cm across, are produced on upright stems in late spring and early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ozark bluestar (Amsonia illustris)
- Genus
- Amsonia
- Family
- Apocynaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Ozark bluestar pictures
Distribution of Ozark bluestar
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Ozark bluestar
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Ozark bluestar care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Divide in spring or early autumn. Root softwood or basal cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Can tolerate periods of drought
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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