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Amsonia hubrictii

blue star

With a delicate, threadleaved foliage that turns bright yellow in the fall, this herbacious perennial tends to form a shrub-like clump. The pale blue flowers are some of the earliest to bloom, coming in right after spring ephemerals.

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Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 2-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-8


Bloom Color: Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Rain Garden
• Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Bright Yellow to Bronze Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


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