Planetagarden
Amsonia
- Amsonia ciliata. Amsonia ciliata has fairly narrow leaves, around 4 mm wide. ...
- Amsonia hubrechtii. ...
- Amsonia illustris. ...
- Amsonia tabernaemontana. ...
- Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Montana' ...
- Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
- What does Amsonia look like?
- Can Amsonia be divided?
- Is Amsonia invasive?
- How do you care for Amsonia?
- Is Amsonia poisonous?
- How do I prune Amsonia?
- What does Amsonia mean?
- Can I divide Euphorbia?
- Should lamb's ear be cut back in the fall?
- Is Amsonia deer resistant?
- How do you grow Amsonia Hubrichtii?
- What does a blue flower symbolize?
- What perennials should not be cut back in the fall?
- How do you care for Blue Star Fern?
- What plants can kill dogs?
- What plants will kill cats?
- Is Lavender poisonous to dogs?
- Do hydrangeas need to be cut back?
- When should perennials be cut back?
- Should hydrangeas be cut back in the fall?
What does Amsonia look like?
The plant species Amsonia was given the common name "Blue Star" for its soft blue, star-shaped flowers. The individual flowers are small, but they bloom in fluffy clusters and put on a lovely show for several weeks. Blue Star flowers are one of the truest blues you will find in flower colors.
Can Amsonia be divided?
To divide an amsonia root ball, simply cut sections of the root ball containing the plant's crown and stems with a clean, sharp knife or saw. Dividing plants like this may seem brutal but the cuts to the root ball actually stimulate plant growth both above and below the soil level.
Is Amsonia invasive?
Amsonia, a temperate member of the predominantly tropical dogbane family (Apocynaceae), is related to common periwinkle (Vinca minor) and frangipani (Plumeria rubra). ... Bluestars are herbaceous perennials with woody crowns that slowly increase in size but are not invasive.
How do you care for Amsonia?
Amsonia Plant Care
In soils that are constantly moist, Amsonia prefers full sun. Otherwise, plant it in light to partial shade. Too much shade causes the plants to sprawl or flop open. Ideal Amsonia growing conditions call for a humus-rich soil and a thick layer of organic mulch.
Is Amsonia poisonous?
Amsonia is a member of the Dogbane Family (Apocynaceae). Family members like the infamous oleander typically have milky or viscous sap that can be loaded with highly toxic alkaloids. The Bluestars' latex sap is mildly irritating and not considered to be harmful to humans.
How do I prune Amsonia?
Plants must be cut back in either the late fall or late winter to about 8 inches from the ground. Remember to wear gloves when working with Amsonia since stems release a white sap. Though not required, cutting them back again half way to the ground after flowering will result in even fuller growth.
What does Amsonia mean?
1 capitalized : a genus of herbs (family Apocynaceae) having a milky juice, alternate entire leaves, and showy bluish flowers in terminal cymes, one species (A. tabernaemontana) being common in the southeastern U.S. 2 plural -s : an herb of the genus Amsonia.
Can I divide Euphorbia?
Euphorbia Care:
Some are short-lived (even so, totally worth growing) and should be divided or propagated every two to three years, either in early fall or spring. Many benefit from being cut back hard, at least by one-third, after flowering is finished.
Should lamb's ear be cut back in the fall?
Cut it back in late fall to prevent the fuzzy leaves from rotting. Lamb's Ear will fill in gaps and bare spaces in the front of a garden bed and will hide the leafless skeletons of roses.
Is Amsonia deer resistant?
Amsonia may be planted in the spring or fall. Is amsonia deer resistant? Amsonia is tolerant to deer, they usually avoid amsonia, however if food is scarce deer may eat amsonia.
How do you grow Amsonia Hubrichtii?
Amsonia hubrichtii can be propagated by seed or division. Due to irregular germination, which occurs over several weeks, division is the most reliable method of propagating this plant. For growers interested in starting amsonia from seed, sow two to three seeds per cell (128- or 72-cell plug trays work well).
What does a blue flower symbolize?
A blue flower (German: Blaue Blume) was a central symbol of inspiration for the Romanticism movement, and remains an enduring motif in Western art today. It stands for desire, love, and the metaphysical striving for the infinite and unreachable. It symbolizes hope and the beauty of things.
What perennials should not be cut back in the fall?
Don't cut back marginally hardy perennials like garden mums (Chrysanthemum spp.), anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum), red-hot poker (Kniphofia uvaria), and Montauk daisy (Nipponanthemum nipponicum).
How do you care for Blue Star Fern?
Light: Low to moderate light requirements, ideal for homes and offices. Water: Keep the soil moist at all times. Water when the surface becomes slightly dry, but don't over-do it, the Blue Star Fern won't thank you if it is left standing in water. Water from the sides rather directly onto the leaves.
What plants can kill dogs?
The 10 Most Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs
- Sago Palm. iStock.com/ivstiv. ...
- Tulips. iStock.com/lesichkadesign. ...
- Lily of the Valley. iStock.com/oluolu3. ...
- Oleander. ...
- Philodendrons. ...
- Rhododendron (also known as Azaleas) ...
- Dieffenbachia (also known as Dumb cane) ...
- 8. Japanese Yews (also known as Buddhist pine or Southern yew)
What plants will kill cats?
Here's the ASPCA's list of the 17 top toxic plants to steer your kitty away from.
- Lilies. Members of the Lilium species are considered highly toxic to cats. ...
- Marijuana. ...
- Sago palm. ...
- Tulip/narcissus bulbs. ...
- Azalea/rhododendron. ...
- Oleander. ...
- Castor bean. ...
- Cyclamen.
Is Lavender poisonous to dogs?
Lavender, the plant, does contain a small amount of a compound called linalool, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. The linalool is found in such small concentrations, however, that this is rarely an issue. Problems arise only if a dog ingests a very large quantity of lavender.
Do hydrangeas need to be cut back?
Most of the other hydrangeas should be pruned in summer, once they have finished blooming. ... If you prune them in early spring, you risk cuting off the dormant flower buds. By pruning right after the blooms have faded, you allow the plant time to set buds for the next year.
When should perennials be cut back?
In late fall, once all of your perennials have started to turn brown and die back, it's time to prune some and leave some to cut back in spring.
Should hydrangeas be cut back in the fall?
It is easy to grow these hydrangeas because they bloom every year regardless of how they are cared for or treated. They can be pruned to the ground in the fall and they will emerge in the spring with bountiful blooms. ... Trim out dead and crossing stems and prune to shape the plant.
