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Plant Name:
Eastern Bluestar
Scientific Name:
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Description:
Eastern Bluestar is a perennial wildflower with clusters of star-shaped, pale blue flowers and slender, lance-shaped leaves.
Habitat:
Moist to mesic prairies, open woodlands
Fauna:
Eastern Bluestar attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators with its nectar-rich flowers. It also provides a food source for certain caterpillars.
Growing Conditions:
Eastern Bluestar prefers well-drained soils in full sun to part shade
Uses:
Eastern Bluestar is often used in native plant gardens and naturalized areas. It adds color and attracts pollinators.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Eastern Bluestar gets its name from the blue color of its flowers and is native to eastern and central North America.
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