Amsonia hubrichtii
Also called Threadleaf Blue Star
Amsonia hubrichtii - Arkansas Blue Star
More About Amsonia hubrichtii
- Narrow, thread-like foliage, resembling juvenile spruce foliage
- Similar to Amsonia ciliata with wider and longer foliage
- Steel-blue star-shaped flowers
- Fall colour is golden-yellow turning to bronze
- Bloom Time: Early spring
Zone:
4Height:
75-100 cmSpread:
60-90 cmColour:
BlueArkansas Blue Star Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun. Exceptional heat and drought tolerance. If the soil is too rich or the plant has too much shade its habit will be open and floppy. Very easy to grow perennial with no significant disease or insect issues.
Amsonia hubrichtii Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower/Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Rock garden
Soil Moisture
Moist to AverageWell-drained
Average to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
Fall ColorFlowering Time
SpringLt. Spr-Sum
Habit
ClumpingUpright
Foliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Border/edgingSuitable Substitutions for Amsonia hubrichtii
Amsonia x 'Blue Ice'
Blue Star
Amsonia ciliata 'Spring Sky'
Spring Sky Blue Star
