The Perennial Plant Association has already chosen the 2010 Perennial Plant of the year. Amsonia hubrichtii, often known as Blue Star, is native to the state of Arkansas, but grows well in most parts of the country.
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| Amsonia Hubrictii is at its best in Fall |
Amsonia hubrichtii has very fine-textured foliage which makes it ideal for pairing with ornamental grasses.
Clusters of blue flowers in May are lovely, but to me this plant comes alive in fall. I’m crazy about the bright golden color that develops with the onset of cooler weather.
The fact that this plant grows well in both full sun or part shade makes it an easy choice for just about every garden. Like most native plants, Amsonia is drought tolerant once established.
Probably another reason this perennial is so favored is its lack of problems with insects or disease. I have not noticed the deer munching on it either.
As you can see in the above photo, when massed in groups of 5 or more, Amsonia hubrichtii makes quite a show.
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