Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii)
Threadleaf bluestar, also known as Bluestar, Hubricht's amsonia, Narrow leaf blue star
Threadleaf bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is named in honor of Leslie Hubricht, a distinguished biologist who discovered the plant in the 1940s. It is widely favored in gardens for its use in borders, rock gardens, and cottage gardens. This plant pairs beautifully with fall-blooming perennials like garden mums and sedums.
Key Facts About Threadleaf bluestar
Attributes of Threadleaf bluestar
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm to 90 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Gold
Flower Size
1.3 cm
Flower Color
Blue White
Scientific Classification of Threadleaf bluestar
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Bluestars
Species
Threadleaf bluestar
Toxicity
direct contact with the plant's sap