Zone: 4
Height: 60-90cm [2-3ft]
Spread: 30-45cm [1-1.5ft]
Bloom: May, light blue
Foliage: Deciduous, green, shiny and leathery; fall color - yellow
Fruit: Seed pods pendant
Light: Full sun to part shade
Water: Average. Can withstand some drought
Soil: Moist, well drained, prefers loam
Garden Location: Borders, naturalizes
Amsonia illustris (Shining bluestar)
When grown in partial shade, may become 'leggy' and need staking. Cutting back by 1/3 after blooming will result in bushier, less lanky plants.