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| Plant Number: 1.034.080 | USDA Zone: 5 - 9 |
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 | Amsonia hubrichtii |
| Common name : Arkansas Blue Star |
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| A little-known perennial native to the southern USA, and ideally suited to the border or wildflower meadow garden. Plants are long-lived, forming an arching clump of soft, feathery green leaves. Pale-blue starry flowers appear in late spring, and these are nice for cutting. Excellent bright golden fall colour. Makes an interesting specimen plant, surrounded by something low and spreading. Clumps are easily divided in early spring, before the new growth starts. Deserves to be better known and grown. Tolerant of hot, humid summer regions.
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Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Wild Flower
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
60-90 cm
23-35 inches
Spread
75-90 cm
29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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What others say about this plant...
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I like to see a pathway lined with a mass of blue star because it feels and looks luxuriously soft as you brush by. It's a bit tall for an edging plant and not particularly colorful in summer, but its delightful texture gives it a special appeal.; Larry Hodgson, Perennials for Every Purpose |
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