Amsonia 'Ernst Pagels' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Amsonia angustifolia.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

Growth habit
Bushy, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain off easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
Amsonia ciliata 'Spring Sky' forms star-shaped, light blue flowers arranged in umbels from June. They exude a pleasant fragrance and grow to around 4 - 5 cm tall.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, herbaceous border