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This Amsonia hails from the Korean peninsula--the Asian counterpart to Amsonia tabernaemontana. Clusters of tiny porcelain blue, star-shaped flowers bloom in spring atop multiple stems of willow-like leaves in clumping mounds. As with its North American counterparts, A. elliptica’s foliage turns from a glossy grass green to a lovely yellow sometimes orange...

An improved form of the North American prairie native with reddish stems, rich orange-y fall color, and increased disease resistance. A slew of light blue-grey flowers mid-summer. Long-lived and fast growing. Amsonia are prairie plants, a group that strongly appeals to us Oregonians, as they often have deep roots. Amsonia thrives in...

Plumes of fine, feathery leaves culminate in panicles of starry, sky-blue flowers in late spring. This is an excellent perennial for a dependable show of atmospheric golden fall color. It is especially effective in a swath. Don't skimp; make a statement! Mature size: 3 feet tall & 4 feet wide Minimum temperature: -20° F

Clusters of vivid, purplish-blue star flowers emerge from purple-black buds in late spring and summer. Golden-yellow fall foliage color makes it valuable in the fall garden, too, especially when planted in a drift. Best in full sun. Drought-tolerant once established but does its' best with some summer water (~once a week). Mature...

Foliage is almost feathery on this Amsonia with striking fall foliage turns later than other Amsoniaand large plantings can look like a watercolor painting. Full sun will enhance bluer bloom color, but afternoon shade will retain blooms for longer. Forms a thick clump over time. Prune back after flowering to maintain a tidy...