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Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, Pale blue star-shaped flowers in bloom, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, late fall foliage color, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, Pale blue star-shaped flowers in bloom, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, late fall foliage color, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, Pale blue star-shaped flowers in bloom, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, late fall foliage color, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, Pale blue star-shaped flowers in bloom, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, late fall foliage color, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, Pale blue star-shaped flowers in bloom, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, late fall foliage color, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, Pale blue star-shaped flowers in bloom, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
Arkansas Blue Star In the Garden, late fall foliage color, Photo Courtesy of Walter's Garden

Arkansas Blue Star

label
SKU: AM014494
$13.32$12.65
per Plant - 3" Pot
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Overview
Hubrichtii is the perennial of the year for 2011. Pale blue star shaped flowers appear is late spring to early summer over fine, feathery foliage. Excellent golden yellow fall color. (Amsonia)
key features
Botanical Name
Amsonia Hubrichtii
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Autumn Interest, Mass Plantings, Rock Gardens
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
SKU
AM014494

Description

At a height of 24 to 36", Amsonia hubrichtii looks best as a backdrop for shorter perennials. Its designation as the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2011 indicates that it's not only attractive, but also adaptable and easy to grow in a variety of garden situations. The tall stems sport feathery foliage and are topped in late spring or early summer by pale blue, star-shaped flowers. In fall, the foliage turns a brilliant yellow. The plant prefers full sun to part shade and moist, rich soil. Cut stems back by about a third after flowering to prevent flopping, a common occurrence if planted in too shady a spot.