Amsonia hubrichtii (Blue Star)

Dark violet, thin daisy-like flowers grow thickly on green foliage. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms late summer to late fall
1.5-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft wide
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone

Gentian blue blooms emerge above foliage of small shiny, oval green leaves that turn bronze-red-maroon in fall. Mat-forming habit. Groundcover.

Blooms late July to September
6-10″ x 12-18″ spread
Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant

Orange-to-red-copper-pink young fronds unfurl in spring and turn to shiny deep green in the warmer months. Grown best in part to full shade with humusy, moist soil rich in organic matter. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms early spring to summer
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Wet soil tolerant

Deep red blooms, medium green foliage, blooms midsummer to early fall, fast growth rate, attracts butterflies, 3.5-4ft tall x 35-4ft wide, full sun to part shade

Dark green, gold yellow margin, slightly shiny ovate wavy leaves with slightly rippled margin, fast growth rate, light lavender funnel blooms, blooms late summer to early fall, 2 ft tall x 4.5 ft wide, partial to full shade. LARGE (46-70 cm)

Light-pink flowers with dark pink eyes, blooms 2-3 weeks earlier and is more compact than paniculata, blooms early summer to mid summer, 1 – 1.5 ft tall x 1.5 ft wide, full sun