Plant Spotlight
Arkansas Blue Star
(Amsonia hubrichtii)
also known as Thread Leaf Blue Star and Hubricht's Bluestar
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Close-up of buds and flowers |
Late-summer and autumn foliage |
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Description |
Pale blue flowers in the spring are followed by stunning yellow/gold foliage in the summer. Mature specimens can grow to 36" tall and 36" wide. This plant looks best in borders or gardens mixed with ornamental grasses. |
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Care |
Arkansas Blue Star likes full sun to partial shade and average, most, well-drained soil. Mature, established plants can tolerate less moisture. |
| Special Information | The Perennial Plant Association© has named amsonia hubrichtii its 2011 Perennial of the Year™. |
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