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UK Arkansas BluestarAlso known as: Threadleaf Bluestar

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Arkansas Bluestar
Amsonia hubrichtii
Family: Apocynaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Arkansas Bluestar
Also Known As Threadleaf Bluestar
Scientific Name Amsonia hubrichtii
MainColor Blue
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found May (May - Jul)
ImageUrl Amsonia-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Regent's Park
Country Found UK
Last Updated 11 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Arkansas Blue Star is a perennial plant known for its feathery, needle-like foliage and clusters of star-shaped, pale blue flowers. It typically grows to about 60–90 cm in height and is valued for its vibrant autumn foliage, which turns a golden-yellow hue.

Distribution

This species is native to the central United States, particularly found in Arkansas and Oklahoma, thriving in open woodlands and rocky outcrops.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - Not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - No known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - Safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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