Zone 6 · Arkansas Bluestar
Planting Arkansas Bluestar in Zone 6
Amsonia hubrichtii
✅ Arkansas Bluestar thrives in zone 6 (hardy 5–8)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Arkansas Bluestar outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in spring. Feathery foliage turns gold in fall — strong four-season structure plant.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around April 15
Zone's first frost
around October 15
Bloom window
May – May
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
full sun, part sun
Mature height
36"
Spacing
24" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Arkansas Bluestar in zone 6
Plant in spring. Feathery foliage turns gold in fall — strong four-season structure plant.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Arkansas Bluestar peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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