Amsonia Illustris – Shining Blue Star

Description

Also known as Ozark Blue Star, is a native to Missouri and Arkansas. It is usually found in rather hard areas for anything to be growing, and does not need to be fertilize. Butterflies absolutely love it and especially the Zebra Swallowtail as well as other Swallowtailed butterflies, and some species’ larva use the leaves as food. Hummingbirds, have also been seen drinking the nectar. But deer do not like it.