eastern bluestar
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A woody-based perennial with erect stems bearing narrowly lance-shaped leaves, and light or dark blue flowers 1-2cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- eastern bluestar (Amsonia orientalis)
- Genus
- Amsonia
- Family
- Apocynaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of eastern bluestar
Distribution map
Greece to Turkey
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of eastern bluestar
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eastern bluestar care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Alternatively propagate by division in spring or root softwood cuttings in early summer
Growing
GrowingGrows best in a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, although it can tolerate partial shade and is fairly drought-tolerant
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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