white star shaped blooms, shiny leaves

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  1. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Was over at a friends new house looking at the gardens and didnt recognize this plant. It was tall, in full sun and had shiny leaves. The bloom was like a small cluster of stars. I didn't think to check if it had a scent. It must be a perennial here hardy for zone 5. Anyone know what it is?
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Wow Toni, I think that's it! I have never seen this plant before. There were a few things in this garden I couldn't identify... Who ever owned this house before spent a lot of time and money in these gardens.
    Thanks, I'm sure there will be more mystery plants from this garden before we are done :)
     
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    Good for you Toni! You nailed it!

    Netty, I have an amsonia in my garden & it is doing very well. It only gets maybe 1/4 day sun, but still blooms well & does not need staking. I divided it last year at a less than optimal time, buy it took it well & continued to grow. The division did well too.
     
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    We have a couple of Amsonia, that one and another whose name escapes me. Both do very well for us.
     

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