Arkansas Amsonia

Specs

Botanical Name Amsonia hubrichtii

Environment Full/Half Sun, Medium Water

Color Blue Flowers, Green & Gold Leaves

Wildlife Attracts Butterflies

Flower Season Spring & Summer

This southern native has very narrow, needle-like leaves that line the stems like bottle brushes. Surprisingly, they are soft as silk to the touch. From late spring through early summer, 2-3” wide clusters of small, light blue, star-shaped flowers are borne above the short mound of ferny foliage. After blooming, it quickly grows to reach a height of about 3’. Amsonia adds a billowy, finely textured element to the landscape. It grows into a dense mass, much like a small shrub. The cool blue flowers can be useful in toning down adjacent flower colors.