Amsonia illustris-Ozark Bluestar October Goat’s Beard has a commanding

Goat’s Beard has a commanding

well-drained locations

erect clumps that take on a shrub-like form with a few years age

sticky stems shoot high up above its signature leaves and bear  numerous

Impervious to deer and rabbit grazing

Amsonia illustris-Ozark Bluestar October Goat’s Beard has a commandingOzark Bluestar forms tight clusters of star shaped light blue flowers that appear in April and May when pollinators are limited to only a few food sources. It is a great addition to all well drained soils in full sun to part shade, though it may need staking in shaded gardens. It forms an erect shrub like mound with narrow, glossy foliage that turns a brilliant golden hue in the fall, providing excellent late season interest. Sun: Full, Partial Soil: