'Storm Cloud' Bluestar is a striking perennial that offers year-round beauty with its unique seasonal display. In spring, new stems emerge in a near-black hue, accompanied by dark green leaves veined with silver, creating a dramatic contrast. The stems retain their deep color throughout the season. Late spring brings a stunning profusion of light periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers that completely cover the foliage, continuing to bloom for many weeks. While spring is the height of its beauty, 'Storm Cloud' maintains a strong garden presence throughout the summer and fall. Its wide, mounded habit makes it an excellent choice for replacing shrubs in the landscape, offering both visual appeal and structural interest.
24-30 inches tall and 38-42 inches wide at maturity
Hardy in zones 4-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
Space plants 38-42 inches apart for best results
Produces periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers late spring to early summer
Maintains dark green foliage on black stems spring to frost
Great for borders, landscapes, mass planting, cut flower and foliage
Resists deer
Heat tolerant, low maintenance, fall interest
Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners® Continuous Release Fertilizer in spring. Cutting the stems back to within 6-8" of the ground after flowering will result in fuller growth.
Shipping Info:
Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
Quart perennials are 5-8 in. at the time of shipment
0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-14 in. at the time of shipment
1 Gallon perennials are 6-24 in. at the time of shipment
Perennials shipped Nov-Apr will arrive dormant; perennials shipped Apr-Oct will arrive green or in bloom
