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stiff bluestar
Scientific Name: Amsonia rigida
Family: Apocynaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Amsonia rigida - Stiff Bluestar
Amsonia rigida, commonly known as Stiff Bluestar, is a perennial forb/herb belonging to the genus Amsonia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Amsonia rigida Shuttlw. ex Small
- Common Name: Stiff Bluestar, Stiff Blue Star, Marsh Bluestar
- Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
- Kingdom: Plantae
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the lower south, specifically found in moist open woods.
- Geographic range includes areas from Georgia to Louisiana, and Texas to Southwest Louisiana.
- Reported presences in Alabama and Florida.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Matures into a compact mound, growing approximately 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
- Features closely spaced, lance-shaped leaves.
- Produces clusters of light blue flowers in late spring.
- Exhibits rich yellow fall leaf color.
- Emerging stems display a dark purple color contrasting with the leaves.
Further Information
- Plant Delights Nursery: http://www.plantdelights.com/Amsonia-rigida-for-sale/Buy-Stiff-Bluestar/
- USDA Symbol: AMRI
- Dave's Garden