Common name: Bluestar
Native perennials are trending, and Bluestar is the classic North American perennial!
Amsonia is a new genus to the Proven Winners® Perennials lineup, and ‘Storm Cloud’ is a very exciting new variety that performs well for both northern and southern gardens
In spring, new stems emerge near-black with leaves that are very dark green with silver veins
Stems stay dark throughout spring
Light periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers completely cover the foliage in late spring, and rebloom for many weeks afterward
Although the main interest of this plant is in spring, it maintains a great garden presence throughout the summer and fall
Its wide, mounded habit lends itself well to be used in place of shrubs in the landscape
Younger plants will have more of a vase-like habit, but make sure to give this plant some space for when it reaches its mature size
Easy care, heat and humidity tolerant, deer resistant perennial is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for low maintenance or native perennials
