Amsonia hubrectii, Blue Star

This is fabulous plant that provides 3 seasons of interest. It is a Midwestern native, which produces vanilla scented, light blue flowers in May. The foliage is 2-3” long and thin and gives a soft texture to the garden. It looks best in drifts of 10-20, and is nice with lilac trees and tulips in the spring, or with grasses like panicum ‘heavy metal’ for more year round appeal.  It grows to about 3’ x 3’, prefers full sun, and moist soil. Fall color is yellow and persists into December. ‘Montana’ is the shortest at 2’. ‘Blue ice’ is about 30” H and has the darkest flowers. ‘Seaford Skies’ is 3’H and has light blue flowers, ‘Blue Ice has broader, glossier foliage.