Product Description
Amsonia hubrechtii Blue Star (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Blue Star, Arkansas Amsonia
Amsonia hubrichtii, commonly known as Arkansas Amsonia or Thread-leaf Blue Star, is a popular perennial plant prized for its delicate, feathery foliage and beautiful blue flowers.
- Foliage: Its finely textured, thread-like leaves give it a soft, airy appearance. The foliage emerges with a bluish tint in spring, matures to a vibrant green in summer, and then transforms into a stunning golden yellow in fall.
- Flowers: In late spring to early summer, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped, light blue flowers that rise above the foliage.
- Growth Habit: It forms an upright, bushy clump that typically reaches 2-3 feet tall and wide.
- Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.
Growing conditions:
- Sunlight: It prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: It thrives in well-drained soil but tolerates a variety of soil types.
- Moisture: It prefers moist soil but can tolerate some drought once established.
Uses in the landscape:
- Borders: Its upright habit and long season of interest make it an excellent addition to borders.
- Mass plantings: It can be planted in masses to create a dramatic effect.
- Rock gardens: Its drought tolerance makes it suitable for rock gardens.
- Naturalistic gardens: It blends well with other native plants in naturalistic gardens.
- Pollinator gardens: Its flowers attract pollinators such as butterflies and bees.
Additional tips:
- Pruning: It can be pruned back after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Dividing: It can be divided in spring or fall to propagate new plants.
- Deer resistance: It is generally deer resistant.
Overall, Amsonia hubrichtii is a versatile and attractive plant that adds texture, color, and interest to the garden throughout the growing season. Its low-maintenance nature and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardeners of all levels.
Amsonia hubrichtii is native to fields and meadows in the midwest. It can be found growing naturally in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
Missouri Botanical Garden Emeritus Plants of Merit
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Gold Medal Plant -- 2014
2011 Perennial Plant of the Year
Height: 3.0 Feet
Spread: 3.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Blue shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Poor to Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Spring - Early Summer
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Fall Color
Growth Rate: Rapid
Border Plant, Cut Foliage, Easy To Grow, Mass Planting, Specimen, Focal Point, Native to North America
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants maybe trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
