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Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia 'Green Ostrich' - Eastern Bluestar from Quackin Grass Nursery

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia 'Green Ostrich' - Eastern Bluestar from Quackin Grass Nursery

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia 'Green Ostrich'

Eastern Bluestar

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia 'Green Ostrich' - OUR INTRODUCTION not available elsewhere) We found this curious perennial in with clumps of A. taberrnaemontana v. salicifolia in one of our gardens with a small stand of A. hubrichtii not far away. Intermediate leaves between A. hubrichtii and tabernaemontana are evident (see picture). The growth habit is that of A. tabernaemontana including size, habit and even the branching at and near tops of stems. Typical terminal and lovely blue flowers flaunt atop stems in late spring to early summer. Whether this is a hybrid between A. taberrnaemontana v. salicifolia and A. hubrichtii or a genetic variant of pure A. taberrnaemontana v. salicifolia with no other influences we do not know. Though there is possible hubrichtii influence it has all the stamina, vigor, habit and overall look of A. taberrnaemontana. And, of course, the deer don't like it, the butterflies do and it turns beautiful showy gold in autumn. In the garden it looks like a softer looking A. tabernaemontana or an exceptionally robust A. hubrichtii. Established potted Amsonia from division or cutting.


Height:

24-42 in

Spread:

24-48 in

Colors:

Blue

Characteristics and Attributes for Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia 'Green Ostrich'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Early Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees
  • Butterflies

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Shade Tolerant
  • Full Sun
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Natural Garden
  • Cottage Garden
  • Border
  • Meadow / Field
  • Massing
  • Wildlife Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Draining
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown
  • Division