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    Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas'

    Also Known As

    • Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway 2 Arkansas'
    • Amsonia x 'Halfway to Arkansas'
    • Halfway to Arkansas Bluestar
    • Halfway to Arkansas Bluestar Milkweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas' plant details

    Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Delicate blue flower clusters bloom late spring / early summer. Ground cover or small shrub, growing to about 2-3 feet in heigth & width. Needle-like foliage turns a pleasant gold in autumn.

    By: Forestfarm

    This selection of Arkansas Blue Star, selected by Brent Horvath of Intrinsic Perennials, is more compact at 2' in height and up to 3' wide with pale blue flowers, but the same wonderful fine textured foliage that turns brilliant gold in autumn. Amsonia is one of the top perennials for colder climates for its long season of good looks and adaptability to soil types.

    By: Avant Gardens

    An Intrinsic Introduction. The foliage is a glossy deep green and uniformly needle-like. Pale blue flowers cluster in May. Rounded mounds top out just over 36" tall and wide. Yellow fall color comes a bit later than the other Amsonias. Full sun to light shade in well drained to moist soil.

    By: Intrinsic Perennial Gardens

    Gardening facts about Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas' plant

    How to Grow Amsonia ciliata 'Halfway to Arkansas'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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