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Amsonia Blue Behemoth

A large, lovely,and super useful bluestar.

Blue Behemoth is a big bluestar with so much potential and personality. Plant these in a matrix planting or mixed border where you would like a bold exclamation mark, use it en masse in a large area, or dot it through your foundation or border to add three seasons of interest in any full sun spot. The fall color on this is pale golden yellow and the stems remain for most of the winter.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Blue Behemoth bluestar
  • Botanical Name:
    Amsonia 'Blue Behemoth' PP35930
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial

U.S. NATIVE

YES
  • Light:
    Full sun
  • Soil:
    Average to dry garden soils
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained
  • Hardiness Zone
    4-8
  • Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Bloom Color:
    White
  • Size:
    40-42" tall by 8' wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

A big bluestar that will make a statement wherever you plant it with it's 4' tall branches and icey-blue spring flowers.

Landscape Use

Borders, foundations, matrix plantings, naturalized plantings

Propagation

Softwood Cuttings

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Blue Behemoth bluestar
  • Botanical Name:
    Amsonia 'Blue Behemoth' PP35930
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

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