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Blue Star Amsonia
Blue Star Amsonia also called Dog Bane offers three mini seasons of interest. The blue flowers in Spring to early Summer, then beautiful lacy foliage till Fall when the foliage turns a gorgeous golden color. This color will last for a fairly long time. The shade tolerant flower will reach a height of about 1 to 3 feet and spread to 2 to 3 feet. Bloom time lasts to 1 month.
These flowers for shade will grow in just about any soil conditions. The important thing is not to let them dry out in Summer. They can tolerate full sun, however partial shade is best in milder climates. Dead heading has no effect. If you cut them way back you will likely get a second blooming and a bushier plant. Propagation is done when the plant is in dormancy. This is done by division. You can collect the seeds to sow. The Amsonia will self sow if left alone. There are no serious problems with this plant. There are many different varieties to choose from with different attributes, so read the labels to select the right one for your needs. The mostly shade loving flower prefers average soil, rich soil produces an inferior plant. Don't let it go completely dry in the Summer heat and enjoy this wonderful gardening shade flower.
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