'Storm Cloud' Bluestar (Amsonia)
Perennial
- Starry, light blue flowers bloom atop dark stems!
- Native perennial from Proven Winners thrives with little care.
- Incredibly durable and tolerant of heat, cold, and drought.
- Stunning in cut-flower arrangements.
- Zones 4-9, sun/part sun, 30″ tall x 42″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Bluestar
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Soil type: All soils
Soil moisture: Average to dry
Height x width: 24-30" x 38-42"
Flower color: Sky blue
Foliage color: Black, silver, green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Late spring, early summer
Features: Proven Winners, heat tolerant, deer resistant, cold tolerant, best sellers, best for beginners, rain garden
Uses: Edging, flower gardens, wildlife gardens, native plant gardens, landscaping
How to Grow
Light: Sun to part-sun
Water: Average moisture is sufficient; tolerates some dryness once established.
Spacing: 2-3 feet
Fertilizing: Not required. If more rapid growth is desired, apply a rose fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: Nothing special required.
Maintenance & pruning: This is a low-maintenance perennial that requires no special treatment. If it is flopping or splaying or otherwise looking sloppy, that indicates that it needs more sun and/or less water.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
Disappointed. It struggled past the 60 day guarantee but promptly died once the guarantee was over. Will likely continue to order from High Country Gardens and Bluestone Perennials as their guarantee is longer.
Hello! We appreciate your feedback. We always recommend our customers contact us at the first signs of distress so that we can issue our 60-day guarantee as soon as possible to avoid situations like this. Our records show that you did contact us outside of the warrany time frame, which is why we weren't able to issue you the full warranty. If you notice your plants struggling, it is best to contact us right away as we are always here to help and could've helped provide our 60-day guarantee on the plants that showed signs of struggle. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. We're always here to help! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
I received my plant in good condition and I planted it right away. It's mid-September here in zone 6a and I wanted it to have a chance to get established before the frost arrived. It hit the ground running! It's not putting on a show yet, but I have high hopes for it come Spring. I was so encouraged I ordered two more to plant out back!
Arrived in great shape, good care in packing.
Nice & healthy plants.
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Out of the 11 I bought it looks like 5 of them aren't going to make it. I have been babying them along from the start hoping that they would start doing better. This is very disappointing 😞
Our friendly customer service team is here to help! Just contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. After further investigation, we will be able to better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plant arrived travel weary and I followed the suggested to let it acclimate. It's been in the garden for about a week, and so far, it seems to be absolutely fine in its very sunny new home. It is small, but it it looks very healthy.
I am extremely pleased with my plants as usual.
My order arrived in perfect condition. The planting directions were explicit and I follow them to the T. I am so happy. I will be ordering again from your company.
Arrive in good condition
I have always recieved strong healthy plants. I only order online plants from here and have never been disappointed
The plants arrived right on time and have grown significantly since putting them in the ground. Can't wait to see them bloom.
I have this in my garden and love it so much I wanted a second one. The stems and leaves are dark, delicate and a beautiful backdrop for the beautiful blue flowers. This comes back beautifully every year, no matter the winter and requires no work. My plant arrived healthy and is prospering well.
'Storm Cloud' Bluestar (Amsonia)
Packaged great and growing well!
Just received these in FedEx mail. Well packed happy plants. Looking forward to putting them in the garden :)
Growing nicely ,healthy .Don’t know if it will bloom this year ,looking forward to next year.
Did look great when arrived. Planted and doing well. Very small plants.
Great plant. Arrived in good condition.
I received this plant very happy and healthy. I can't wait for this plant to grow into a big bush in my front garden 😊
It was doing great until a rabbit decided it was a snack. I’m hoping it is strong enough to survive winter
The plants were in very good shape when they arrived. They’re looking well in the garden.
I ordered a Storm Cloud and String Theory Bluestar plant this year. Both died. Only one died soon enough to get a refund. I also ordered two Arizona Blanket flowers and one died (did get a refund) Most plants I order from other sites do very well. Last year I ordered a dozen ultraviolet phlox and only one returned this year. I ordered a flat of Bluestar creeper last year and none survived the winter, No refunds after 60 days..... This is the worst plant site I've ever used in my many years of gardening. BUYER BEWARE.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Excited to see them bloom next year. So far they are in the ground and thriving.
One plant pot was nearly empty of soil soil dye to inept packing! It died despite efforts to resuscitate after unpacking! Never again!
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Plants arrived undamaged , and on time! Planted the next day.
Still waiting for our first blossoms, crossing our fingers that the rabbits leave them alone!
We love our daughters plant, and know in time, we’ll love ours too!!
Good for about a week then leaves all. Turned brown.
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to investigate further, and assist you! Please contact [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants. All orders are covered by our 60 day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
About sixty years ago my exes grandmother & I loved plants, she and her daughter went to visit relatives in the country, came back with a huge trunk and back seat filled with plants, some I never knew, but dearly loved. One was the blue star. Thank you
Plants are in great condition! Cannot wait until they flower!
Today 9-10-24 All three plants died!
arrived in excellent condition