Overview
Amsonia 'Starstruck' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Amsonia, part of the Apocynaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Amsonia 'Starstruck' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting and flower borders and beds.
About the genus
Amsonia consists of perennial plants that grow in clumps and produce a milky sap. They feature elongated, lanceolate leaves and bear clusters of small, star-like blue blooms at the tips during the spring and summer months.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Amsonia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Amsonia 'Starstruck' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Amsonia 'Starstruck'
- Cultivation
- Fertile well-drained soil
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring, Division in spring, Root softwood cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Amsonia 'Starstruck'?
Fertile well-drained soil.
Where is the best place to plant Amsonia 'Starstruck'?
Amsonia 'Starstruck' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Amsonia 'Starstruck' need?
Amsonia 'Starstruck' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Amsonia 'Starstruck' hardy in the UK?
Amsonia 'Starstruck' has a UK hardiness rating of H4.
How do I propagate Amsonia 'Starstruck'?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring, Division in spring, Root softwood cuttings in early summer.