Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Amsonia

Species:

Amsonia ciliata var. ciliata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

blue, pale blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow, golden

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Prairie and glade species that resprouts vigorously from woody rootstock after fire. Benefits from periodic burning in native habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification. Surface sow or lightly cover as seeds need some light for germination.

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