Amsonia hubrectii
Narrowleaf Blue Star
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- A native clump forming perennial found along wood edge or river banks
- Fine textured, willow-like stems
- Light blue, five petal star flowers
- Blooms mid-May-June
- Foliage turns yellow in the fall
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average-moist soil Full to partial sun Low maintenance, easy to grow Cut back after flowering to within 6-8 inches of the ground for fuller growth.
Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 24-36 in
Spacing: 24-36 in
Price Level 1: $19.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Native
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained