Eastern
Bluestar is a native, herbaceous perennial with pale blue flowers and long,
slender leaves. It occurs in open woodlands in eastern north America. An erect,
clump-forming plant which features terminal, pyramidal clusters of 3/4″,
soft light blue, star-like flowers in late spring atop erect, leafy stems
growing 2-3′ tall. Narrow, willow-shaped, mid green foliage may turn an
attractive yellow in fall. An easy-to-grow plant which is best massed in
informal settings such as native plant gardens, shade gardens or open woodland
areas, borders and containers. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained
soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, loamy soils. Tolerates some
drought. Hardy in zones 3-9.
Growing
Instructions for the Eastern Bluestar
The seeds have
a period of dormancy. They can be planted outdoors in the fall or winter for
spring germination or they can be cold stratified to simulate winter conditions
and to break their dormancy at any time of the year. 1. Put the seeds in a
ziplock bag. 2. Put the bag in the refrigerator and leave it there for 4-6
weeks. 3. The seeds like moist, well-drained soil. Prepare a mixture of half
potting soil and half sand, perlite or vermiculite. Put the soil in a pot. 4. Put
the seeds on the surface of the soil and then press them into the soil. 5.
Water the soil so that it is moist but not wet. 6. When the seedlings are a few
inches tall, they can be transplanted.
Aadarsh (verified owner) –
Great seeds, I now have squash everywhere from this one pack of seeds
Robert (verified owner) –
Easy to grow beautiful
Kayden (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
Leo (verified owner) –
They arrived very fresh and not bruised. They were delicious.
Michael (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.