Blue Star (Noun)
Meaning
Subshrubs of southeastern United States forming slow-growing clumps and having blue flowers in short terminal cymes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Amsonia ciliata is commonly known as blue star due to its vibrant blue and fragrant flowers.
- This blue star plant can effectively attract bees and butterflies to gardens, thus promoting pollination processes.
- Growing this blue star subshrub in temperate conditions and full sun allows for it to thrive steadily over years.
- Being herbaceous in nature, this type of blue star provides year-round ornamental appeal in most southeastern US gardens.
- Care for the blue star involves minimal care and trimming to remove wilted flower heads at periods of dormancy.