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Commemorative
Named for American physician John Amson, mayor of Williamsburg Virginia from 1750-1751
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Nomenclature
Name change from Amsonia illustris to Amsonia tabernaemontana var. illustris 13/11/2023
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Toxicity
Most plants in Apocyanaceae are toxic
Geographical distribution
- Northern America, North-Central U.S.A., Kansas
- Northern America, North-Central U.S.A., Missouri
- Northern America, North-Central U.S.A., Oklahoma
- Northern America, South-Central U.S.A., Texas
Amsonia tabernaemontana Woodson var. illustris
Family: APOCYNACEAEGenus: Amsonia
Species: tabernaemontana Woodson
Variety: illustris
Common names: Shining Blue Star; Ozark Bluestar
Distribution summary: U.S.A.
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Habitat: Damp, humus-rich soil in partial shade, on rocky hillsides, streamsides & clearings
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: North America (A)
Flowering months: April, May
Reason for growing: Commemorative