Hubricht's Bluestar Plant Care
Amsonia hubrichtii Woodson
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Amsonia hubrichtii, commonly known as Hubricht's bluestar, Arkansas bluestar, or thread-leaf bluestar, is a North American species of perennial flowering plant in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) family, first described in 1943. It is native to Oklahoma and Arkansas in the south-central United States.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–85°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Hubricht's Bluestar?
Water Hubricht's Bluestar every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–85°F (10–29°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Hubricht's Bluestar Native To?
What Is the Hubricht's Bluestar?
Hubricht's Bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Amsonia genus. Hubricht's Bluestar is native to Oklahoma and Arkansas in the south-central United States. Hubricht's Bluestar is also known as Arkansas Blue Star.
Hubricht's Bluestar displays a clump-forming perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Hubricht's Bluestar produces clusters of small, star-shaped blue flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hubricht's Bluestar?
Amsonia hubrichtii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hubricht's Bluestar Need?
Hubricht's Bluestar thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hubricht's Bluestar Prefer?
Amsonia hubrichtii grows best at temperatures of 50–85°F. Hubricht's Bluestar prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–85°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hubricht's Bluestar?
Well-draining, fertile soil with a mix of sand and organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hubricht's Bluestar to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hubricht's Bluestar?
Feed Hubricht's Bluestar every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hubricht's Bluestar?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hubricht's Bluestar?
Hubricht's Bluestar can be propagated through division, stem cuttings, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to fringeleaf blue star plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hubricht's Bluestar Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Hubricht's Bluestar, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hubricht's Bluestar?
Hubricht's Bluestar is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hubricht's Bluestar Need?
Hubricht's Bluestar grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Hubricht's Bluestar is native to Oklahoma and Arkansas in the south-central United States. In cooler regions, grow Hubricht's Bluestar as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Hubricht's Bluestar is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Amsonia genus — compare its care with other Amsonia species on PlantoScan.
Amsonia is part of the Apocynaceae plant family — browse all Apocynaceae genera and species.
Hubricht's Bluestar thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Amsonia hubrichtii Woodson, family Apocynaceae (first published in Rhodora 45: 328 (1943)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Hubricht's Bluestar, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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