Eastern Bluestar

About Eastern Bluestar

Eastern Bluestar is a versatile native perennial that offers multi-seasonal interest, starting with its namesake clusters of steel-blue, star-shaped flowers in late spring. This robust plant typically grows two to three feet tall, forming a shrub-like mound of willow-like foliage that remains clean and attractive throughout the summer before turning a brilliant golden-yellow in the fall. Native to the woodlands and open meadows of the eastern and central United States, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and is highly adaptable to various soil types, from moist to average conditions. Its early blooms are a vital nectar source for long-tongued insects, including carpenter bees, hummingbird moths, and various butterflies. Eastern Bluestar is remarkably low-maintenance and deer-resistant due to its milky sap, making it an excellent choice for borders or mass plantings. For the best floral display and sturdy stems that won't flop, plant it in a sunny spot and avoid over-fertilizing.