{"product_id":"amsonia-illustris","title":"Amsonia illustris","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"dee3cd4a-bb94-4226-8981-8c2ecf7e161b\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eAmsonia illustris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"77\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozark Bluestar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eBlooming Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eBloom Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e No noticeable fragrance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"258\"\u003ePlant Growing Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, clump-forming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"285\" data-end=\"305\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long-lived native perennial with glossy, willow-like dark green foliage and clusters of star-shaped, pale blue flowers in late spring. The foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season before turning brilliant golden-yellow in autumn. Excellent for borders, native plant gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while being resistant to deer and rabbits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 to 60 cm apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"809\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 to 90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1374\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"866\"\u003eMaintenance Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance. Prefers fertile, well-drained soil but adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system; once established, it is moderately drought-tolerant. Little pruning is required, although stems may be cut back by one-third after flowering to maintain a compact habit. Fertilization is generally unnecessary in average garden soils. Hardy and well-suited to Canadian gardens in Zones 5–9.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif; color: #1f2124;\"\u003eImages Courtesy Of Ball Horticultural Company \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eof Ball Seed or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ballseed.com\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.ballseed.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scott's Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":47208815263881,"sku":"G15212","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/3576\/1033\/files\/G15212Amsoniaillustris.png?v=1783428799","url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/products\/amsonia-illustris","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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