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Amsonia hubrichtii

Narrow Leaf Blue Star

  • Category: Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:3-9
  • Height:34-36 Inches
  • Spread:24-26 Inches
  • Bloom Color: Blue/Purple
  • Foliage Color: Green

The very fine, asparagus fern-like light green foliage turns to brilliant shades of yellow in the fall. Blue to white, star-shaped blooms appear in the spring. An excellent low maintenance choice for adding cool color to the garden. Plant in woodlands, mixed gardens or perennial borders for reliable color and texture.

Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Spring
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
• Very Adaptable
Bloom Time
• April - May
Additional Information about Amsonia hubrichtii

2011 PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR! Top rated for the Midwest area in the Chicago Botanic Garden's trials.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Amsonia hubrichtii

Disease and insect resistant. This plant really is a sun lover. Grows well in any well-drained to moist soil. Tolerates clay soils and some drought.

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