Eastern Bluestar is a native, herbaceous perennial with pale blue flowers and long, slender leaves. It occurs in open woodlands in eastern north America. An erect, clump-forming plant which features terminal, pyramidal clusters of 3/4", soft light blue, star-like flowers in late spring atop erect, leafy stems growing 2-3' tall. Narrow, willow-shaped, mid green foliage may turn an attractive yellow in fall. An easy-to-grow plant which is best massed in informal settings such as native plant gardens, shade gardens or open woodland areas, borders and containers. Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, loamy soils. Tolerates some drought. Hardy in zones 3-9.