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

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.