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Posted 03/21/2023 in Perennial

Amsonia hubrichtii

2011 Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year. Clusters of sky-blue stars in late spring. Deep green thread-leaf feathery foliage waits until Fall to strut its stuff, turning bright rich yellow. Provides texture and color all through the growing season. It is best when massed.

Post Details

Latin Name
Amsonia hubrichtii
Common Name
Blue Star
Planting Zone
Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8
Special Interest
Attracts Butterflies Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
2-3 ft
Spread
2-3 ft
Suggested Uses
Rock Garden Cottage Garden
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

2011 Perennial Plant Association's Plant of the Year. Clusters of sky-blue stars in late spring. Deep green thread-leaf feathery foliage waits until Fall to strut its stuff, turning bright rich yellow. Provides texture and color all through the growing season. It is best when massed.

Special Care Instructions

Cut back stems about 6 inches below flowering to keep stems upright/shaped.

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