Arkansas Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii): Feathery Foliage, Blue Flowers, Golden Fall Color

Arkansas blue star (Amsonia hubrichtii) offers a long season of interest: pale blue star-shaped flowers in spring, delicate willow-like foliage that stays attractive all summer, and brilliant golden-yellow fall color that persists into winter. Native to the U.S., it grows nearly 3 feet tall and wide. May look haggard when young but shines after a few years.

Care

• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Average, well-drained.
• Low maintenance, deer-resistant.

Propagation

Sow seeds in containers spring or autumn; divide in spring; root softwood cuttings in early summer.

Problems

Rust.

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