Amsonia ID

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  1. Alva Chance

    Alva Chance New Member

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    I live in Southeast Texas and there are two varieties of Amsonia that are supposed to grow in my county. What are the distinguishing features of A. tabernaemontana and A. repens?
     
  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Intriguing! Well, there are few online resources available that discuss Amsonia repens. This one is the most scientific:

    http://www.phytoneuron.net/2019Phytoneuron/13PhytoN-Amsoniatabernaemontana.pdf

    There is an identification key on page 3 of that document. Let me know if you need it interpreted...
     

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