Amsonia illustris-Ozark Bluestar Full Sun The blossoms starts out greenish-white

The blossoms starts out greenish-white before maturing into a rich pink color as the season progresses

The evolutionary reason for this orientation is to conserve water by shielding the face of the leaves from the hottest rays of the sun

Puts on a late season show in the sunny

likely causing passersby to stop and take a better look

Amsonia illustris-Ozark Bluestar Full Sun The blossoms starts out greenish-whiteOzark Bluestar forms tight clusters of star shaped light blue flowers that appear in April and May when pollinators are limited to only a few food sources. It is a great addition to all well drained soils in full sun to part shade, though it may need staking in shaded gardens. It forms an erect shrub like mound with narrow, glossy foliage that turns a brilliant golden hue in the fall, providing excellent late season interest. Sun: Full, Partial Soil: