Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' is a captivating native perennial that brings both visual interest and ecological value to gardens. Also known as bluestar, this cultivar features unique, silvery-blue foliage that emerges in spring, transitioning to deep green as the season progresses. In late spring to early summer, 'Storm Cloud' produces clusters of delicate, azure-blue star-shaped flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. The foliage then takes center stage in autumn, transforming into a vibrant golden-yellow hue. Growing 2-3 feet tall and wide, this Amsonia cultivar has an upright, clumping habit that makes it well-suited for planting in borders, rock gardens, and naturalized settings. Adaptable to a range of soil types and growing conditions, from full sun to partial shade, 'Storm Cloud' is a low-maintenance perennial that provides three-season beauty while supporting local pollinator populations. Its unique color palette and extended display period make it a standout addition to any sustainable, native-focused landscape design.
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Attracts Butterflies, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, Fall Color, Fast Growth Rate, Formal Garden, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Nativar, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Hot Dry Site, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil
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