Ozark blue star

Amsonia hubrichti

Type:: native plants, perennials that last
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators, exceptional fall color, low-maintenance, midwest native, resistant: deer, resistant: rabbit
Hardiness:: Zone 3 – 9
Mature Height:: 24-36in
Water:: drought tolerant, requires regular watering
Bloom Color:: blue
Bloom Shape:: cluster
Bloom Time:: summer
Foliage:: green

Description

Pale blue flowers cover fine-needle leaved, dense, mounding plant with bright yellow fall foliage. Plants grow to 3′ tall and wide in sun to light shade. A must-have native plant. NATIVE TO OKLAHOMA AND ARKANSAS.

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