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Amsonia hubrichtii
Arkansas Amsonia or Hubricht's Blue Star
Amsonia hubrichtii, native
to the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma is a wonderful low maintenance
plant that provides ornamental interest throughout the growing season.
Loosely upright stems appear in spring, and slowly bend into a cascading
form by fall. Arkansas Amsonia flowers in May, with clusters of
pale, ice blue flowers that shade slightly towards turquoise.
Arkansas Amsonia
has clusters of pale blue,
star-shaped flowers in May.
Amsonia hubrichtii grows about 24-30"
tall and is hardy in zones 5-9, and perhaps in zone 4 with protection.
Give this plant plenty of space in the garden, 21/2-3'. While single
specimens are lovely on their own, mass plantings are also very
effective, especially in the fall. Arkansas Amsonia has very few
to no problems with pests.
Arkansas Amsonia
in mid-May.
Arkansas Amsonia may be seen to the right
of the main entrance to the Talcott Greenhouse, as well as in the
1904 Garden.
Amsonia hubrichtii sports loosely upright
stems in spring before flowering.
After the flowers fade, the narrow, thread-like
foliage of Amsonia hubrichtii adds a fine textural effect
in the garden. And what a sight this plant is in October, when the
foliage turns a brilliant yellow, lighting up the garden for several
weeks. Arkansas Amsonia is a real eye-catcher in fall, and many
greenhouse and garden visitors request the name of this plant at
that time.
Amsonia
hubrichtii in
October, in front of the Talcott Greenhouse.
A close-up
of the terminal flower buds of Amsonia hubrichtii,
before they open.
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