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Amsonia rigida (Stiff bluestar)
Bloodworth, Stefan

Amsonia rigida Shuttlw. ex Small

Stiff bluestar

Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)

USDA Symbol: AMRI

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Size Notes: Grows to 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide.
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AL , GA , LA , MS
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Likes sandy wet soils.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Amsonia rigida in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Amsonia rigida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsonia rigida

Metadata

Record Modified: 2008-01-05
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