Arkansas Bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is a seasonal plant with pale blue blooms from late spring into summer and excellent fall color. They prefer moist soil in full sun to part shade where they grow up to 4 feet tall, making them a good choice for slopes and basins. Companion plants include Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and Wild Hyacinth (Camassia scilloides).
Maintenance
To prevent potential flopping, consider cutting back post-bloom in July.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Loam Height
Short,
Medium Spacing
2 to 3 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Not Native Bloom Time
June,
July Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Fall,
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10