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
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Native
Native
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Pinching is needed to make full plants. Prefers average, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.


Height: 30-36 in
Spread: 30-36 in
Spacing: 30-36 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 5-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Native
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Fall Color

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring
  • Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained