Amsonia hubrechtii Blue Star (15) Quarts
Common Name: blue star, Arkansas amsonia or Hubricht's amsonia.
Zones (4) 5 to 8 (9).
Full to partial sun.
Plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and 30 to 36 inches wide.
Herbaceous perennial. Erect, clump-forming plant Growth rate: Rapid, . 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year
Light green, feathery, fern-like foliage is topped in spring with clusters of small, light blue star-shaped flower that emerge in terminal clusters. Feathery, soft-textured, needle-like, alternate leaves are bright green in spring and summer, but turn bright gold in autumn.
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best fall foliage color usually occurs in full sun. Flowers generally last longer if given some afternoon shade in hot sun areas, however, stems may open up and flop with too much shade, however. Consider cutting back the stems by about 6 inches after flowering to help keep stems upright and to shape plants into a nice foliage mound.
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant. Borders, rock gardens, native plant garden, cottage garden or open woodland area. Best when massed. |
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