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Amsonia hubrichtii

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Amsonia hubrichtii (arkansas blue star) bears showy, faded blue and fragrant blooms during mid-spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is dark green in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Amsonia hubrichtii (arkansas blue star) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, cut flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Amsonia hubrichtii has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Amsonia hubrichtii enriches your landscape with its colourful foliage.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.