Blue dogbane
Common Name: Blue dogbane
Genus: Amsonia
Species: tabernaemontana
Skill Level: Experienced
Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 60cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Flowering period:
May
to
July
A beautiful plant from the south-east USA that looks particularly good in the front or middle of a border. It is a clump-forming perennial with willowy, dark green leaves and clusters of sky-blue, starry flowers in spring and summer. The gorgeous blue blooms look stunning next to delicate white flowers.
Looks good with:
Geranium phaeum 'Album'Deschampsia cespitosa
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