Botanical profile
Amsonia 'Storm Cloud'
Latin name
Amsonia 'Storm Cloud'
Common name
Hardy Amsonia with dark stems and bright blue flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Apocynaceae
'Storm Cloud' captivates with its almost black stems and silver-veined olive-green foliage, providing a dramatic contrast to the garden. In spring, it is covered in a cloud of starry, periwinkle-blue flowers, often continuing into early summer. Its broad, bushy habit resembles a small shrub, perfect as a mass plant or structural accent.
Pets
Pollinators
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Partial sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
May-June
Flower color
Blue
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
29 inches (73.5 cm)
Width
3.4 feet (1.04 m)
Growth rate
Slow
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