species 10,615 observations

Eastern Bluestar

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Field notes

Supports All

28 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Snowberry Clearwing 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 27

Children

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Clumping Rounded
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.