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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 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
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
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, 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 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
Arkansas Blue Star, Amsonia Hybrichtii, flowering
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, 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 Bluestar

SKU: AM014494
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Overview
Arkansas bluestar is a native garden favorite with soft, cloud-like foliage and pale blue, star-shaped flowers from late spring to summer. Foliage becomes a gorgeous golden hue in fall, extending the season of interest all the way to frost.
key features
Botanical Name
Amsonia Hubrichtii
Advantages
Native, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Autumn Interest, Mass Plantings, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Mature Spread
24-36" wide
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer
SKU
AM014494

Description

Arkansas bluestar, native to the Ouachita mountains, was discovered in 1942 by naturalist Leslie Hubrict. Since then, it has become a garden favorite, prized for its cloudlike foliage and brilliant autumn hue. 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 conditions. The tall stems sport feathery foliage topped in late spring by pale blue, star-shaped flowers. In fall, the foliage turns a hazy, golden yellow, especially when grown in full sun.

Arkansas Bluestar was featured as a Top Performer in a Mt Cuba Center Trial Garden Research Report. These reports evaluate native plants and related cultivars for horticultural and ecological value, highlighting the ecosystem services they provide.