Willow-leaf Bluestar is an erect perennial that forms a vase-like habit with narrower willow-like green foliage that turns attractive yellow in fall.  Pyramidal clusters of small light blue star-shaped flowers bloom at the tips of the stem in late spring.  Best fall colors are in full sun and consistent moisture, but flowers last longer with afternoon shade in the South.  Drought resistant in shade.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly in well-drained soils and do not let soils dry out.  Plants tend to flop if not cut back after flowering.  Stop watering in fall.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Edging, Woodland Gardens, and Containers

COMPANION PLANTS: Gayfeather, Muhly Grass, Phlox

IMAGES: Prides Corner, Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.