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Arkansas Amsonia

Amsonia Hubrichtii

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Overview

The Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia hubrichtii), with its feathery, needle-like foliage, thrives in full sun to part shade. This perennial reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet. In late spring, pale blue star-shaped blooms attract pollinators. Noteworthy for its golden-yellow fall color, it's hardy in zones 5 to 8, requires minimal maintenance, and tolerates a range of soil conditions, making it a versatile addition to any landscape design.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — Arkansas Amsonia adds a sophisticated charm to any landscape design

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Apocynaceae

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Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — thrives in full sun to part shade; is a perennial that brings a delicate and feathery texture to your garden with its
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — perennial with blue blooms
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — is a perennial that brings a delicate and feathery texture to your garden with its narrow
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — The Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia hubrichtii); in late spring, pale blue star-shaped blooms attract pollinators, image 49
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — Its foliage turns a brilliant golden-yellow
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — Amsonia hubrichtii offers a stunning autumnal transition
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — This perennial reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet; it is remarkably adaptable but performs optimally in
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — preferring full sun to part shade conditions
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — Noteworthy for its golden-yellow fall color; and tolerates a range of soil conditions
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — making it a versatile addition to any landscape design
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — Noteworthy for its golden-yellow fall color
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — mounded shape.<br><br>In the spring
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — scientifically named Amsonia hubrichtii; it can tolerate some drought
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — It is remarkably adaptable but performs optimally in well-drained soil; this perennial reaches a height and spread of 2
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — This perennial reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — Its foliage turns a brilliant golden-yellow; each bloom measuring about three-quarters of an inch across
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — These flowers create a light and airy display; perennial with blue blooms
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — preferring full sun to part shade conditions; arkansas Amsonia adds a sophisticated charm to any landscape design
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — and tolerates a range of soil conditions
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — It is remarkably adaptable but performs optimally in well-drained soil
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — Noteworthy for its golden-yellow fall color; and tolerates a range of soil conditions, image 53
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — scientifically named Amsonia hubrichtii
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — it's hardy in zones 5 to 8; amsonia hubrichtii offers a stunning autumnal transition
Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — each bloom measuring about three-quarters of an inch across; its foliage turns a brilliant golden-yellow
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