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Amsonia hubrichtii
Amsonia hubrichtii
Common Name: threadleaf bluestar

A graceful and long-lived native plant with very fine foliage, clusters of steel blue flowers in May and June on an upright, bushy plant. Excellent golden fall color. Thrives in full sun or part shade. No insect or pest problems. Found in Arkansas in 1942 by Leslie Hubricht.

Height: 3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Iris versicolor
Iris versicolor
Common Name: blueflag
Very robust, dramatic display of boldly veined, swordlike leaves with large, violet-blue flowers accented by whitish markings at the base of the sepals. Petals and sepals spread out flat making it an attractive place for feeding by hummingbirds.
Height: 2-3 Feet
Spread: 2-3 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9