Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'
Native perennials are trending, and Bluestar is the classic North American perennial! ‘Storm Cloud’ is and improved selection that performs well for both northern and southern growers.
In spring, new stems emerge near-black with leaves that are very dark green with silver veins. The 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.
This easy care, heat and humidity tolerant, deer resistant perennial is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for low maintenance or native perennials.
Height: 24.0-30.0 Inches
Spread: 38.0-42.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Blue shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Sunlight: Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements: Average to Consistent Water Needs
Soil Quality: Poor, Average, Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring to Early Summer
Critter Resistant: Deer Resistant