Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia ciliata)
Fringed Bluestar, also known as Texas Bluestar, Creeping Bluestar, Downy Blue Star, Texas Slimpod, Blue Star
Amsonia ciliata, known as Fringed Bluestar, is a perennial that displays clusters of pale blue, star-shaped flowers in the spring. It attracts butterflies and its green foliage turns yellow in autumn. The plant flourishes in both full sun and partial shade, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens and cottage gardens when planted en masse.
Key Facts About Fringed Bluestar
Attributes of Fringed Bluestar
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
61 cm to 91 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green Yellow
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Blue White
Scientific Classification of Fringed Bluestar
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Bluestars
Species
Fringed Bluestar
Toxicity
contact with the skin