Description
New to our catalogue for 2025
A low maintenance, clump-forming perennial with many stems bearing lance-shaped, dark green leaves, which in the autumn turn to an attractive yellow. Pale blue star shaped blossoms in dense, rounded clusters.
Flowering: Spring – Summer
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height: 80cm
Spread: 80cm
Further information:
This plant is harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets (dogs, cats).
Common Name: Eastern Bluestar / Dogbane
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Apocynaceae
Foliage: Lanceolate
Basic Colour: ( Blue )
Flower Colour: Blue
Natural Flowering: May – July
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 80cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: acidic / alkaline / neutral
Location: Border / cottage
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies / semi-shade /
Pruning: Cut back in late autumn
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: Eastern USA
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