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Amsonia rigida
Amsonia rigida Shuttlw. ex Small
Stiff Bluestar, Marsh Bluestar
Apocynaceae (Dogbane Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMRI
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Grows to 2 feet tall by 3 feet wide.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MSGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Likes sandy wet soils.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Amsonia rigida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amsonia rigida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amsonia rigida
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-25Research By: