Amsonia orientalis

Amsonia

• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: June and July
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Star-like, grey-blue flowers about 1cm across appear from early tomidsummer on almost black stems, with lance-shaped, greyish green leaves. A native to Greece and Turkey, this pretty, spreading, clump-forming perennial has the added bonus of autumn colour too. Great for the middle of a sunny border or in a gravel garden.
  
  
• Garden care: This plant does not like wet soil, especially during the winter, so make sure it is planted in a freely draining soil.
  
  Divide congested plants in spring.

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