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Wasowski, Sally and Andy
Amsonia illustris
Amsonia illustris Woodson
Ozark Bluestar, Showy Blue-star, Missouri Blue Star, Swamp Bluestar
Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMIL
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Flower: Flowers 1 inch.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AR , KS , MO , OK , TXNative Habitat: Prairie, Plains, Meadows, Pastures, Savannas, Marshes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Clay, Sand, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Acid-based. Perhaps best in clay.
Conditions Comments: Half day of sun best.
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Attractive, Blooms ornamental, Bog or pond areaConspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: High
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 1620 - Gardening with Native Plants of the South (Reprint Edition) (2009) Wasowski, S. with A. WasowskiBibref 318 - Native Texas Plants: Landscaping Region by Region (2002) Wasowski, S. & A. Wasowski
Bibref 328 - Wildflowers of Texas (2003) Ajilvsgi, Geyata.
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Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Amsonia illustris in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsonia illustris in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsonia illustris
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-10Research By: TWC Staff