{"product_id":"blue-star-amsonia-hubrichtii","title":"Blue Star","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2011 Perennial Plant of the Year®,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62\"\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-62 citation-end-62\"\u003e (Zones 5-8), is a masterclass in texture.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While many perennials focus solely on the bloom, this species earns its keep through seasonal transformation. \u003cspan class=\"citation-61 citation-end-61\"\u003eIt emerges in spring with clusters of sky-blue stars, but its real value lies in the feathery, thread-like foliage that stays a vibrant green all summer before turning a high-impact, glowing gold in autumn.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-60 citation-end-60\"\u003eGrowing 3' x 3', its mounding habit acts as a soft, structural filler that bridges the gap between coarser-leaved plants.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-59\"\u003eThe spring flowers are a primary draw for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-59\"\u003eEarly-Season Nectar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-59 citation-end-59\"\u003e seekers like butterflies and long-tongued bees.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e More importantly, it is a \u003cstrong\u003eLepidopteran Host\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Snowberry Clearwing Moth; its foliage provides the essential fuel for their larvae. \u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eIts sap is milky and unpalatable to most herbivores, making it a reliable, d\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58\"\u003eeer-resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-58 citation-end-58\"\u003e anchor for open landscapes where grazing is an issue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Site Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Southeast, Blue Star acts as a high-performance soil stabilizer. Full Sun is required to achieve the signature golden fall color. \u003cspan class=\"citation-57 citation-end-57\"\u003eIt is exceptionally long-lived and adaptable to various soil types, though it prefers well-drained sites.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-56\"\u003eOnce its deep, fibrous root system is established, it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"368\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56\"\u003eDrought Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-56 citation-end-56\"\u003e, making it ideal for the NC Piedmont.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is a \"set it and forget it\" plant—give it space to reach its full 3-foot diameter and let it provide the soft-focus geometry your garden needs. \u003cspan class=\"citation-55 citation-end-55\"\u003eIf the plant becomes too wide after blooming, it can be sheared back by six inches to maintain a tighter, more rounded shape.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Good Plant Company","offers":[{"title":"Pint","offer_id":47902508875990,"sku":"AH-PT-2026","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3079\/5990\/files\/MedRes_amso-hubr-spec06-001.jpg?v=1773163102","url":"https:\/\/thegoodplantco.com\/products\/blue-star-amsonia-hubrichtii","provider":"The Good Plant Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}