Arkansas Amsonia

Common Name:

Arkansas Amsonia

Botanical Name:

Amsonia hubrichtii

Family:

Apocynaceae

Zone:

5-9

Height:

30-40"

Spread:

36"

Bloom Time:

April, May

Bloom Description:

The small, light-blue flowers take the shape of stars, giving this plant its common name, Bluestar.

Trail/Garden Location:

Art Trail

Garden Uses:

Best used in a mass planting or as a border plant. The light texture of this perennial can soften up a home if used as a foundation planting as well.

Wildlife Benefits:

Blooms are frequented by many species of native pollinators.

Leaf Type:

The narrow, thread-like leaves are light green in summer and turn golden yellow in fall which makes this a plant with three seasons of interest.