Amsonia ciliata var. filifolia 'Georgia Pancake'

Amsonia 'Georgia Pancake' Creeping Blue Star

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Common Name: Creeping Blue Star

This Blue Star is a departure from the taller varieties that we currently offer, with a low-growing habit that makes it ideal for use as a groundcover. Needle-like, chartreuse green foliage takes on a golden yellow color in fall and is soft to the touch. Small, pale blue flowers appear in late spring to early summer. When planted in front of Tall Sedum and garden mums, this will complete the perfect fall interest garden. Discovered by Bob McCartney in the sand hills of Georgia.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Inches

Spread:

16.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

White Shades Blue shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Spring Early Summer

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Fall Color

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic Rain Garden Water Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant Cut Foliage Easy To Grow Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

Amsonia thrives in most gardens with little care. It is low-maintenance, easy to grow and trouble-free. Plant it in full sun or partial shade and moist soil of average fertility. If grown in too much shade or very rich soil, its habit will be open and floppy. This plant grows fairly large but it will not need to be divided for many years. Cutting the stems back to within 6-8" of the ground after flowering will result in fuller growth.

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