Fringed Bluestar

Amsonia ciliata Apocynaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

NC to FL, MO and TX

Location

Houston and Grossman Ponds

Source of plant

We-Du Nurseries

Description

Distinct from the more familiar A. tabernaemontana by its quite narrow leaves. Plants 18-24" tall. Chicago Botanic Garden evaluation notes indicate this had consistent severe chlorosis in their trials (1994-1999) Issue 18, 2002.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

notable texture, fall color