Herbaceous Perennial
"In late spring and early summer a constellation of powdery sky-blue flowers burst forth atop the fine feathery foliage of Amsonia hubrichtii. Thread-leaf bluestar has thin, light green needle-like foliage. As these long-lived and reliable plants mature in midsummer they give the impression of billowing clouds melding with the surrounding landscape. One of the best perennials for fall color, it shines with a radiant bright yellow color before going dormant for the winter. This long lived perennial prefers a rich well-drained soil and regular summer watering. Plant it in full sun for the best flowering and brightest fall color. Be patient with new young plants, often they can look a little straggly and forlorn and may take a few years to fill out. To help plants establish give them some space to minimize competition. Once they mature they will be long lived and robust, full specimens." —Great Plant Picks
Zone:
5, 6, 7, 8
Exposure:
Full Sun, Afternoon Sun
Water Needs:
Drought-tolerant, Average, Regular / Even
Size: 24 - 30 tall x 24 - 36 wide
Shape / Form:
Clumping,
Mounding
Foliage Texture:
Fine
Foliage Quality:
Fine
Features: Drought-tolerant / Water wise, Attractive Foliage, Fall Color, Low Maintenance
Foliage Color:
Green
Fall Color:
Yellow / Gold
Flower Color:
Blue
Bloom Season:
Apr,
May,
Jun,
Spring,
Fall
Flower Shape:
Cluster
Landscape Uses:
Beds and Borders, Mixed Border
Special Situations:
Deer Resistant
Wildlife:
Bees, Beneficial Insects, Butterflies, Deer Resistant
Season of Interest:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role:
front of border
Plant Behavior:
Clumping
Collections:
eGardenGo Favorite, Great Plant Pick, Plants That Earn Their Keep
Maintenance Level:
low
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Morning Sun,
Part Sun
Zone:
5,
6,
7,
8
Focus:
Mixed Border,
Pleasing Seasonal Flow,
Saving Water
Exposure:
Full Sun,
Afternoon Sun,
Reflected Heat
Zone:
8