| Description | Shining Blue Star (Amsonia illustris) is a native wild flower with terminal clusters of small star-like light blue flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (am-SO-nee-ah) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Wild Flowers |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| Sunlight | best in full sun |
| Moisture | prefers moist, average |
| Soil & Site | occurs on sandy or rocky soils on gravel bars or along streams |
| Flowers | small, star-like, borne in terminal,pyramidal clusters, soft light blue |
| Leaves | 6" long, willow-shaped, leathery, shiny green |
| Dimensions | up to 3 feet |
| Maintenance | cutting back in the spring or late fall |
| Propagation | division, seeds |
| Native Site | Missouri Ozark region |
| Misc Facts | Genus name honors 18th-century Virginian physician Dr. Charles Amson. Genus name means brilliant or lustrous. |
| Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens website (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |
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