Fringed Bluestar
Amsonia ciliata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 5 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Fringed bluestar is a native perennial that produces clusters of pale blue, star-shaped flowers in spring. This drought-tolerant plant forms neat, compact clumps with narrow leaves that turn golden yellow in fall before going dormant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fringed Bluestar is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Dies back completely in winter
- May need occasional grooming of spent flowers
Wildlife value
Host plant for dogbane moth.
The spring blooms attract native bees and butterflies. The plant also serves as a host for several native moth species.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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