Amsonia 'String Theory' ~ String Theory Blue Star spring-flower coauthor of Earth-Friendly Desert Gardening

coauthor of Earth-Friendly Desert Gardening “Captures in clear

Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils

Its glossy foliage emerges red and matures to lustrous dark green

The rounded-lobe leaves that create a basal mound are heavily frosted silver-green with deep veins that gain pink tints in the cooler weather of spring and fall

Hosta 'Wide Brim' (Arden 1979) 2020 photo

Amsonia 'String Theory' ~ String Theory Blue Star spring-flower coauthor of Earth-Friendly Desert GardeningString Theory Blue Star is a compact native perennial with upright stems sporting rich green thread like foliage that turns brilliant golden orange in fall. Clusters of light periwinkle star shaped flowers bloom from late spring into summer. Grows best with full sun to partial shade and well drained soil. Drought tolerance once established, and resistant to deer and rabbits. Type: Perennial Origins: A. hubrichtii hybrid; NA Native Height: 1. 5' 2'