Blue star garden

How tall do Blue Star plants grow?

3½ feet tall Eastern bluestar is a robust herbaceous native perennial native to the Midwest. Multiple single stems emerging from a basal crown often branch near the top to form a dense, shrubby plant that grows to 3½ feet tall and 2 feet wide.

Is Bluestar poisonous?

Family members like the infamous oleander typically have milky or viscous sap that can be loaded with highly toxic alkaloids. The Bluestars' latex sap is mildly irritating and not considered to be harmful to humans. It does make the plant unappealing to foraging deer and many garden pests.

What can I plant with Amsonia?

In sunny spots, yellow blooming composites like black eyed Susan contrast nicely with the blue foliage and flowers. Lavender and purple fall asters like New England aster or 'Raydon's Favorite' aster are a striking compliment to the golden Amsonia foliage.

How do you take care of a Bluestar plant?

For good Blue Star Fern care, provide high humidity, bright indirect light, and plant in well-aerated, fast-draining soil. Water to maintain lightly moist soil, provide temperatures of 57ºF (14ºC) to 81°F (27°C), and fertilize every 2-3 months while actively growing.

How do you take care of a Bluestar?

The Blue Star Fern will like to be kept moist, unlike most houseplants that are happy to dry out a bit between watering, the Blue Star Fern will not like to be dry. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. I water mine once a week. If the top of the soil is just starting to dry then it is time to water.

Does Blue Star creeper spread quickly?

Considerations for Blue Star Creeper Lawns Additionally, gardeners should be aware that blue star creeper is non-native to the United States. It has a tendency to spread quickly, which can be a good thing. However, the plant can become invasive in some situations, especially if it is overwatered or over-fertilized.

Is Blue Star toxic to dogs?

The toxic parts of the "Blue Star" juniper are the berries, needles and stems. Juniperus species are in the toxicity class two. This means they possess a minor toxicity that will most likely not kill your dog, but it will make him sick if he ingests the plant parts. Vomiting and diarrhea are symptoms of ingestion.