{"title":"Amsonia Blue Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmsonia Blue Star is a hardy perennial valued for its delicate star-shaped blue flowers, refined foliage, and attractive presence in Canadian gardens. Also known simply as Amsonia, this versatile perennial brings soft blue colour to flower beds, borders, pollinator gardens, and naturalistic landscapes. Our collection includes distinctive species and cultivars such as Amsonia hubrichtii, Amsonia tabernaemontana, Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’, and Amsonia ‘Storm Cloud’, offering different foliage textures, growth habits, and ornamental effects. The fine or broader green foliage provides texture alongside other perennials and ornamental grasses, while the characteristic blue blooms create an elegant display. Amsonia plants work especially well in mixed perennial beds, mass plantings, and landscape designs where long-lasting structure and seasonal interest are desired. Their understated colour also pairs beautifully with echinacea, rudbeckia, asters, and grasses. Whether you're selecting Amsonia Blue Star for a residential garden or sourcing hardy perennials for a larger landscaping project, explore our collection of Amsonia plants for Quebec and Canadian gardens and shop online today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-amsonia-hubrichtii","title":"Arkansas blue star (Amsonia hubrichtii)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe silhouette of Amsonia hubrichtii (\u003cem\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii\u003c\/em\u003e) adds texture to garden compositions. The foliage offers shades of green, which can be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is May-June. At maturity, expect 90 cm in height and 90 cm in width, which suggests its use in the middle of flowerbeds and in group plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo plant Amsonia hubrichtii, look for the following exposure: sun to partial shade and suitable soil (drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment). Support the rooting of Amsonia hubrichtii with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency to rain and heat; avoid small daily additions to already moist soil. Maintain 90 cm as a general spacing between plants; this helps preserve their shape and allows access for care. The indicated hardiness level is zone 4, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo maintain the interest of Amsonia hubrichtii after the flowers, keep the healthy foliage after blooming to allow the plant to continue its growth. Keep the crown clear and observe new growth before removing damaged parts. For associations, consider campanulas, perennial geraniums, and daylilies in varieties with similar needs. The flowering (May-June) and the 90 cm spread will serve as benchmarks for distributing other plants around this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":52367926198432,"sku":"1AMSHUBR01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/Amsonia_hubrichtii.png?v=1768522872"},{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-amsonia-starstruck","title":"Amsonia 'Starstruck' (Amsonia 'Starstruck')","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmsonia ‘Starstruck’ (\u003cem\u003eAmsonia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Starstruck’) brings a palette of blue to the garden. The foliage features shades of green, to be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is May-June. Its size of 50 cm by 95 cm reserves a place for it in the middle of flowerbeds and in group plantings, without forgetting the space for neighboring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe success of Amsonia ‘Starstruck’ begins with its location: sun to partial shade, in suitable soil (drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment). Support the rooting of Amsonia ‘Starstruck’ with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency to rainfall and heat; avoid small daily applications on already moist soil. Keep 95 cm as a guideline between plants; this helps preserve their shape and access for care. The indicated hardiness level is zone 4, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an Amsonia ‘Starstruck’ planting, keep healthy foliage after flowering to allow the plant to continue its growth. Keep the crown clear and observe recovery before removing damaged parts. For companion planting, consider daylilies, echinaceas, and perennial geraniums in varieties with similar needs. By arranging around its volume of 50 cm by 95 cm, you will preserve the visibility of its blooms (May-June) and circulation between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":52367926231200,"sku":"1AMSSTAR01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/1AMSSTAR01.jpg?v=1752690533"},{"product_id":"pepiniere-ca-amsonia-storm-cloud","title":"Amsonia 'Storm Cloud' (Amsonia 'Storm Cloud')","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a sun to partial shade composition, Amsonia ‘Storm Cloud’ (\u003cem\u003eAmsonia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Storm Cloud’) offers flowers in shades of blue. Its foliage features shades of green, to be highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is May-June. At maturity, expect 75 cm in height and 105 cm in width, which guides its use in the middle of flower beds and in group plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn terms of cultivation, Amsonia ‘Storm Cloud’ prefers sun to partial shade exposure; the recommended soil is well-drained garden soil, retaining moderate moisture during establishment. Support the rooting of Amsonia ‘Storm Cloud’ with deep watering, then check the moisture before watering again. Adjust the frequency to rainfall and heat; avoid small daily waterings on already moist soil. A spacing of approximately 105 cm between centers is a starting point, to be adjusted according to observed vigor. The indicated hardiness level is zone 4, to be assessed according to your garden conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a planting of Amsonia ‘Storm Cloud’, keep healthy foliage after flowering to allow the plant to continue its growth. Keep the crown clear and observe recovery before removing damaged parts. For companion planting, consider campanulas, daylilies, and perennial geraniums in varieties with similar needs. The flowering period (May-June) and the spread of 105 cm will serve as guides for distributing other plants around this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pépinière.ca","offers":[{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":52367926263968,"sku":"1AMSSTCL01","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/3878\/5440\/files\/1AMSSTCL01.jpg?v=1752690535"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.pepiniere.ca\/en\/collections\/amsonia-blue-star.oembed","provider":"Pépinière.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}