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Amsonia orientalis
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Blue starPerennialFamily: Apocynaceae
- Height: 50cmSpread: 50cm
- Hardy
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist
Known commonly as blue star, Amsonias bear starry flowers from late June. Slow-growing perennials, they lack drama but make the perfect foil for a number of more dramatic and colourful plants. The different species are hard to tell apart, but Amsonia orientalis has larger, brighter blue flowers than other types and longer, larger leaves.
Grow Amsonia orientalis in moist soil, in full sun or semi-shade. Eventually it forms tight clumps that don't need regular division or staking.
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Amsonia ‘Orientalis’ and wildlife
Amsonia ‘Orientalis’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Amsonia ‘Orientalis’ poisonous?
Amsonia ‘Orientalis’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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