How to grow Blue Dogbane

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Use care and/or gloves when handling as this plant may cause allergic reactions and skin irritation.

Growing Blue dogbane from seed

on the surface of a peat/sand mix seed compost and gently firm down. Keep the soil damp but not wet and do not exclude light. Place in a propagator or seal the seed tray inside a polythene bag at a temperature of at 13-15C (55-60F) for 2-3 weeks. Move to a refrigerator (not freezer) for 3-6 weeks, after which return the tray to the recommended germination temperature. Keep the compost moist at all times. Germination can be very slow taking from 30-365 days.

Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

How long does Blue dogbane take to grow?

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Other names for Blue dogbane

Eastern bluestar, Amsonia, Woodland Blue Star, Willow Amsonia

Amsonia tabernaemontana Walter, Amsonia tabernaemontana var. tabernaemontana

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