Bowood Farms
4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

314 · 454 · 6868

Amsonia hubrichtii

Amsonia hubrichtii (Thread-leaf Blue Star)

Thread-leaf Blue Star

Steel-blue star-shaped flowers, very fine textured green foliage, turns an incredible golden yellow in the fall. The cool blue flower does a good job of toning down adjacent flower colors in border.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Full sun in moderately fertile soil is ideal. This plant should be massed for optimum effect. Can be used in the front or middle of the border.

Interesting Information
Plant of Merit 2006


Plant Type
Perennial

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Bloom Color
Dusty Blue

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Foliage Color
Smooth Green


Height
2-3 Feet


Spread
2-3 Feet


USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9


Patented
No

Dwarf Fountain Grass

Pennisetum alopecuroides

(Dwarf Fountain Grass 'Hameln')

Panicum virgatum

(Switch Grass )

Missouri Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia missouriensis

(Missouri Black-Eyed Susan )

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun-Part Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Medium
Bloom Color
Blue
Landscape Interest
Butterfly
Border Beauty
Hummingbird
Season of Interest (Flowering)
June
July
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Attributes
Rock Garden
Fall Color
Drought Tolerant
Winter Interest
Plant Recognition
Plants of Merit