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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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