Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' ~ Storm Cloud Blue Star summer-flower The arils are the edible

The arils are the edible part of the pomegranate

Masses of large

Yellow (male)

Flowers best with full sun and well-drained

These flowers appear in large clusters during the summer months

Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud' ~ Storm Cloud Blue Star summer-flower The arils are the edibleStorm Cloud Blue Star is an erect mounding perennial with near black stems that hold narrow willow like olive green foliage with silver veining that turns rich gold yellow in fall. Pyramidal clusters of small pale periwinkle star shaped flowers bloom at the tips of the stem in late spring into summer and can experience a rebloom. Best fall colors are in full sun and consistent moisture, but flowers last longer with afternoon shade in the South. Heat