species 102 observations

Jones' Bluestar

Amsonia jonesii

Field notes

Amsonia jonesii is a plant in the bluestar genus Amsonia known by the common name Colorado desert bluestar. It is in the dogbane family, but a separate genus. It grows in the deserts surrounding the Colorado River in the United States. It is now grown as a garden plant for its masses of light blue flowers and low water usage.

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9 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Snowberry Clearwing 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Greater Bee Fly, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Silver-spotted Skipper 8

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.