Common Name: Arkansas Amsonia
Botanical Name: Amsonia hubrichtii
Plant family: Apocynaceae
Location: Art Trail, East Terrace Switchback, North Lawn Trail
Growing zone: 5-9
Height: 30-40 in.
Spread: 36 in.
Bloom time: April, May
Bloom description: The small, light-blue flowers take the shape of stars, giving this plant its common name, Bluestar.
Leaf type: The narrow, thread-like leaves are light green in summer and turn golden yellow in fall which makes this a plant with three seasons of interest.
Garden uses: Best used in a mass planting or as a border plant. The light texture of this perennial can soften up a home if used as a foundation planting as well.
Wildlife benefits: Blooms are frequented by many species of native pollinators.