Amsonia hubrichtii

Blue Star

Tall arching stems with long narrow leaves give this plant a very delicate and graceful appearance, terminal clusters of light blue flowers bloom late spring to early summer, bright golden yellow foliage in fall adds spectacular color to the garden, slow growing but very long lived perennial.


  •  · Light blue flowers in spring and summer
  •  · Yellow fall foliage
  •  · Slow growing but long lived

Height:

30-36 in

Spread:

10-12 in

Zone:

4-9

Amsonia hubrichtii
Amsonia hubrechtii - Fall Color

Exposure

• Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Moist Soil

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant

Attributes

• Long Blooming
• Good Cut Flower / Foliage

Growth Rate in the Garden

• Slow

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Late Spring / Early Summer

Amsonia

Common Name: Blue Star

Native clump-forming perennial found along the woodland edge or river banks. Spectacular spring bloom with clusters of 5-petaled star-shaped flowers. Grows from semi-woody rootstocks. Prefers loamy well-drained soil.

Additional Information About Amsonia hubrichtii

2011 Perennial Plant of the Year