Fringed blue star is a very ornamental, clump-forming, native perennial. The clusters of blue flowers will attract butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer generally don't browse this showy, long-lived plant.

After flowering, cut the stems back 8 to 10 inches to enourage regrowth and a more rounded shape. The "pine needle" foliage will turn a pleasant shade of yellow at the end of the growing season. Though it can be slow to mature, this is an excellent specimen for container gardens.

Bloom time: April & May

Uses: butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, deer tolerant, container garden

Height:  16 to 24 inches

Space: 1.5 to 2 feet

Sun: Full sun to light shade

Moisture: dry to average

Seed:  Start looking for ripe seed in mid July and try to harvest it before mice do.  We've had good germination after 7 weeks of cold, moist stratification.

• ~50 seeds per packet
• 2,500 seeds per ounce