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Amsonia hubrichtii
Threadleaf bluestar
Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is named after the brilliant biologist Leslie Hubricht, who was the first person to encounter it in the wilderness back in the '40s. It's an immensely popular garden plant used in borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. Threadleaf bluestar perfectly complements perennials that bloom in the fall, such as garden mums and sedums.
Amsonia ciliata
Fringed Bluestar
Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with showy clusters of pale blue star-shaped flowers. Attracts butterflies. Foliage changes from green to yellow in fall. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Perfect for rock gardens and cottage gardens when planted in masses.
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Eastern bluestar
A native perennial, the eastern bluestar, or Amsonia tabernaemontana, is a beautiful garden addition that attracts butterflies and hummingbird moths. It grows easily in small clumps of green foliage topped with light blue flowers. Eastern bluestar is relatively free of disease or pest problems.
Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud'
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud' stands out from the crowd in its tolerance to heat and humidity, so is able to cope in both the Northern and Southern regions of America. It's a bluestar cultivar whose new stems are a nearly black shade, and its early leaves grow dark green with silver lines through them, giving the impression of a storm, hence the name.
Amsonia tabernaemontana var. salicifolia
Eastern bluestar
Eastern bluestar is a perennial herb exhibiting narrow, willow-like leaves, which create a fine-textured, bushy mound of foliage. In late spring to early summer, delicate blue star-shaped flowers bloom atop erect stems. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade, eastern bluestar displays a robust adaptability in temperate gardens and is valued for its charming flowers and autumnal foliage coloration.
Amsonia illustris
Ozark bluestar
Endemic to moist habitats, ozark bluestar flourishes with lance-shaped leaves adorning erect, multi-stemmed bushes. In spring, clusters of starry, pale blue flowers grace the tops, providing a striking display. This perennial's adaptability to wet environments plays a pivotal role in its survival, inviting various pollinators which sustain the broader ecosystem.
Amsonia orientalis
Blue Star
Blue Star blooms longer and larger than other plants in its genus. It is commonly called "European bluestar" due to the color of its spring flowers, a beautiful shade which makes it a popular plant in cottage gardens.
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Amsonia hubrichtii
Threadleaf bluestar
Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is named after the brilliant biologist Leslie Hubricht, who was the first person to encounter it in the wilderness back in the '40s. It's an immensely popular garden plant used in borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. Threadleaf bluestar perfectly complements perennials that bloom in the fall, such as garden mums and sedums.
Amsonia ciliata
Fringed Bluestar
Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring with showy clusters of pale blue star-shaped flowers. Attracts butterflies. Foliage changes from green to yellow in fall. Thrives in full sun or partial shade. Perfect for rock gardens and cottage gardens when planted in masses.
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Eastern bluestar
A native perennial, the eastern bluestar, or Amsonia tabernaemontana, is a beautiful garden addition that attracts butterflies and hummingbird moths. It grows easily in small clumps of green foliage topped with light blue flowers. Eastern bluestar is relatively free of disease or pest problems.
Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Storm Cloud'
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud'
Eastern bluestar 'Storm Cloud' stands out from the crowd in its tolerance to heat and humidity, so is able to cope in both the Northern and Southern regions of America. It's a bluestar cultivar whose new stems are a nearly black shade, and its early leaves grow dark green with silver lines through them, giving the impression of a storm, hence the name.
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