species 4,180 observations

Fringed Bluestar

Amsonia ciliata

Field notes

Supports All

21 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Snowberry Clearwing 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Reakirt's Blue, Juniper Hairstreak, Oak Hairstreak, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 20

Children

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained
Water use: Medium
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Diseases Insect pests
Habit: Clumping
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.