Amsonia orientalis

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Bluestar

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DERIVATION

Amsonia	For Dr. Charles Amson, 18th -century scientific traveller in America.
orientalis	- from the Orient, eastern

FAMILY

Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family) Other Plants in the Dogbane Family

HABIT

Sub-shrub

RANGE

Greece to Turkey

LEAF TYPE

Deciduous

FLOWERS

In May, Purple;blue

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 8 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Steppe Plant Collection

COMMON NAME(S)

Bluestar

SYNONYMS

Rhazya orientalis

Location Map for Amsonia orientalis (Bluestar) - 2 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Amsonia orientalis:
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	920305*1	1992	Rock Alpine Garden
2	920305*3	1992	Mordecai Childrens G

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FLOWERING:
When Amsonia orientalis has been observed flowering
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2009

2006

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FRUITING:
When Amsonia orientalis has been observed fruiting
at Denver Botanic Gardens

2009

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