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Texas bluestar
Scientific Name: Amsonia ciliata var. texana
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Amsonia ciliata (Fringed Bluestar, Texas Bluestar)
The plant commonly referred to as Fringed Bluestar, Bluestar, or Texas Bluestar belongs to the species Amsonia ciliata.
Common Names
- Fringed Bluestar
- Bluestar
- Texas Bluestar
- Blue Dogbane
- Blue-Star-of-Texas
- Downy Amsonia
- Blue Funnel Lily
Distribution and Habitat
Amsonia ciliata is native to a region spanning from North Carolina to Florida, and westward to Missouri and Texas. Specifically, it occurs naturally in Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The blue star plant typically grows to a height of 15-24 inches.
- To maintain an erect and bushy form, it is recommended to cut back the plant after flowering.