Arkansas blue star Amsonia hubrichtii

ABOUT
A. hubrichtii is a clump-forming perennial with upright stems clothed in narrow, needle-like leaves, bright green in spring and summer, golden yellow in autumn. Terminal clusters of dark blue buds open to light, greyish-blue, star-shaped flowers in early to mid-summer
About this plant
Names
Family
Apocynaceae
Synonyms
Arkansas blue star Hubricht's blue star
Toxicity
Contact with milky sap may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H7
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Flower borders and beds Drought Resistant Cottage & Informal Garden Prairie Planting
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Alternatively propagate by division in spring or root softwood cuttings in early summer
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
Generally disease free