| Common Name: |
Blue Star |
| Scientific Name: |
Amsonia hubrichtii |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Narrow Leaf Blue Star, Hubricht's Bluestar, Arkansas Amsonia, Hubricht's Amsonia, Threadleaf Bluestar |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Light blue to blue |
| Bloom Season: |
Mid spring to early summer |
| Foliage Description: |
The unique foliage remains bright green throughout summer, but changes to a stunning gold in fall |
| Height of Plant: |
2-3 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
2-3 ft. |
| Growth Rate: |
Slow to grow at first, but takes off in the second year |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 4 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Moist, average or dry soil |
| Soil Type: |
Grow in medium, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH: |
Slightly acidic soil |
| Native Range: |
South-central United States; rocky outcrops and dry creek banks |
| Usage: |
Deer resistant, good cut flower, attracts butterflies |
| Photographer: |
Debi Bradford |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |