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

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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