This deciduous perennial from southern Arizona occurs along canyons at elevations from 3900 to 4500 feet. During active growth it can reach about 3 feet in height. It will die back to a long-lived woody stem in the winter. Clusters of tiny five-petaled, white flowers tinged with lavender appear from March through May. The leaves vary from lance-shaped to threadlike. It performs best with afternoon shade and is drought tolerant once established.
Amsonia grandiflora (Large-flowered Blue Star)
Amsonia grandiflora
Arizona Bluestar, Big Bluestar
This deciduous perennial from southern Arizona occurs along canyons at elevations from 3900 to 4500 feet. During active growth it can reach about 3 feet in height. It will die back to a long-lived woody stem in the winter. Clusters of tiny five-petaled, white flowers tinged with lavender appear from March through May. The leaves vary from lance-shaped to threadlike. It performs best with afternoon shade and is drought tolerant once established.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 6 (-10° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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