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Amsonia hubrichtii (Narrowleaf Bluestar)

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Amsonia Hubrichtii, Narrowleaf Bluestar, Narrowleaf Blue Star, Hubricht's Blue Star, Hubricht's Bluestar, Narrow Leaf Blue Star, Arkansas Amsonia, Arkansas Bluebell, Blue flowers
Amsonia Hubrichtii, Narrowleaf Bluestar, Narrowleaf Blue Star, Hubricht's Blue Star, Hubricht's Bluestar, Narrow Leaf Blue Star, Arkansas Amsonia, Arkansas Bluebell, Blue flowers
Amsonia Hubrichtii, Narrowleaf Bluestar, Narrowleaf Blue Star, Hubricht's Blue Star, Hubricht's Bluestar, Narrow Leaf Blue Star, Arkansas Amsonia, Arkansas Bluebell, Blue flowers

Native to Arkansas, Amsonia hubrichtii (Narrowleaf Bluestar) is an erect, clump-forming perennial which provides 3 seasons of interest with its starry blue flowers in spring, its bright green summer foliage, and its charming fall color. This Blue Star features loose terminal clusters, up to 5 in. long (12 cm), of delicate, pale blue, star-shaped flowers borne on upright stems in late spring – early summer. They rise above the graceful foliage of soft-textured, needle-like, bright green leaves that pleasantly colors up to bright golden-yellow in fall. It makes an excellent backdrop for fall-blooming perennials such as sedums and garden mums.

  • Winner of the GreatPlants award, which is a joint effort between the Nebraska Nursery, Landscape Association, and the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum. Named Perennial Plant of the Year in 2011 by the Perennial Plant Association.
  • Grows up to 24-36 in. tall and wide (60-90 cm) in an outstanding plant form that provides structure throughout the season.
  • Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. The best fall foliage color is obtained in full sun. This plant tends to open up and flop in too much shade. Will tolerate some drought.
  • Undemanding and virtually pest-free and disease-free, Narrowleaf Bluestar is a welcomed addition to borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, prairies, or woodland gardens. Best visual impact in mass plantings.
  • Attracts butterflies but is deer resistant.
  • Cut back by 6 in. (15 cm) after flowering to keep the plant upright and shape it into a nice foliage mound.
  • Contact with the milky sap may cause skin irritation.
  • Native to Arkansas, Oklahoma.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Apocynaceae
Genus Amsonia
Common names Bluestar, Amsonia
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Fall
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36"
(60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Native Plants United States, Southeast, Arkansas, Southwest, Oklahoma
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Amsonia ciliata (Fringed Blue Star)
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia (Eastern Blue Star)
Amsonia ‘Blue Ice’ (Blue Star)
Amsonia tabernaemontana ‘Storm Cloud’ (Blue Star)
Amsonia tabernaemontana (Blue Star)

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Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 8
Heat Zones 5 - 8
Climate Zones 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Apocynaceae
Genus Amsonia
Common names Bluestar, Amsonia
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Fall
Height 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spread 2' - 3'
(60cm - 90cm)
Spacing 24" - 36"
(60cm - 90cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Native Plants United States, Southeast, Arkansas, Southwest, Oklahoma
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow
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