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 4–9

Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — The Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia hubrichtii)

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

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, image 50

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) — Noteworthy for its golden-yellow fall color; and tolerates a range of soil conditions, image 53

Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — This perennial reaches a height and spread of 2 to 3 feet; it is remarkably adaptable but performs, image 51

Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia Hubrichtii) — In late spring, pale blue star-shaped blooms attract pollinators; the Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia hubrichtii), image 52

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