Amsonia rigida - STIFF BLUE STAR
Rare native wildflower and showy perennial. It is smaller than the other commonly-used species of Amsonia, so it's suitable for smaller gardens and landscaping. It forms upright bushy clumps, bearing loose, pretty clusters of star-shaped flowers in blue tones. The whole habitus resembles that of a little tree or shrub with narrower leaves.
This is a good plant for sunny or half shade borders and woodland edges, especially in combination with wild forms or cultivars of these perennials: Aster, Coreopsis verticillata, Echinacea purpurea, Liatris spicata, Oenothera, Monarda didima, Phlox paniculata, Veronicastrum virginicum, grasses like Carex, Panicum or lower groundcover perennials.
Also called Rigid Blue Star.
Blooming Time: May/June to July
Size: 2-3’ tall and wide
USDA Zones: 6a to 9b
Culture: full sun, half shade, average soil with some drainage, loam
Moisture Needs: medium-dry, medium, medium-wet. Established plants are quite drought tolerant.
Origin: Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi; grows in light swampy forests and clearings.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: bees and butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)
Amsonia rigida - STIFF BLUE STAR
Rare native wildflower and showy perennial. It is smaller than the other commonly-used species of Amsonia, so it's suitable for smaller gardens and landscaping. It forms upright bushy clumps, bearing loose, pretty clusters of star-shaped flowers in blue tones. The whole habitus resembles that of a little tree or shrub with narrower leaves.
This is a good plant for sunny or half shade borders and woodland edges, especially in combination with wild forms or cultivars of these perennials: Aster, Coreopsis verticillata, Echinacea purpurea, Liatris spicata, Oenothera, Monarda didima, Phlox paniculata, Veronicastrum virginicum, grasses like Carex, Panicum or lower groundcover perennials.
Also called Rigid Blue Star.
Blooming Time: May/June to July
Size: 2-3’ tall and wide
USDA Zones: 6a to 9b
Culture: full sun, half shade, average soil with some drainage, loam
Moisture Needs: medium-dry, medium, medium-wet. Established plants are quite drought tolerant.
Origin: Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi; grows in light swampy forests and clearings.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: bees and butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)