Fringed Bluestar
(Amsonia ciliata)
Fringed Bluestar (Amsonia ciliata)
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Dwight Kingsbury
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Photo by: Dwight Kingsbury | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Dwight Kingsbury | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-04-21T20:48:15Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Amsonia ciliata, commonly known as Fringed Bluestar, is a deciduous perennial herb that is native to open woodlands, prairies, and savannas in the Southeastern and South Central United States. It typically grows to a height and width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters), forming clumps of narrow, lance-shaped leaves. In spring, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped, pale blue to blue flowers, which are quite showy and attract pollinators. The plant’s foliage turns a striking golden-yellow in the fall, adding seasonal interest to the garden.
Fringed Bluestar is valued for its delicate flowers, drought tolerance once established, and its attractive fall foliage. It is often used in native plant gardens, perennial borders, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscaping. This species prefers full sun to part shade and adapts well to various soil types, provided they have good drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to rust and leaf spot diseases. It is not known for being invasive when grown outside its native range, but gardeners should always monitor their plants and manage them responsibly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Fringed Bluestar is valued for its delicate flowers, drought tolerance once established, and its attractive fall foliage. It is often used in native plant gardens, perennial borders, and as part of pollinator-friendly landscaping. This species prefers full sun to part shade and adapts well to various soil types, provided they have good drainage. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to rust and leaf spot diseases. It is not known for being invasive when grown outside its native range, but gardeners should always monitor their plants and manage them responsibly.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-3 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to open woodlands, prairies, and savannas
Other Names
Common Names: Texas Slimpod , Fringe Slimpod
Scientific Names: Amsonia ciliata , Amsonia angustifolia , Tabernaemontana angustifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Amsonia ciliata Walter