Arkansas Amsonia (Amsonia hubrichtii)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Perennial

Arkansas Amsonia
Amsonia hubrichtii

 
Features
Clusters of sky blue flowers in the spring on top of a rounded form plant with very fine threadlike foliage. Foliage turns yellow/orange in the fall. 
 
Culture
Moist well-drained soil in a sun to light shade location. 
 
Cultivars
 
 
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
 
Size
Medium
 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Blue
 
 
Bloom Season
May - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

none serious
 
Additional Notes
If grown in the shade may need to cut back once during the season to maintain a compact plant that may otherwise tend to fall over and open up.

 

 
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