String Theory Blue Star is a compact native perennial with upright stems sporting rich green thread-like foliage that turns brilliant golden-orange in fall. Clusters of light periwinkle star-shaped flowers bloom from late spring into summer. Grows best with full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Drought tolerance once established, and resistant to deer and rabbits.
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| Origins: | A. hubrichtii hybrid; NA Native | 
| Height: | 1.5' - 2' | 
| Spread: | 2' - 3' | 
| Spacing: | 2.5' | 
| USDA Hardiness Zone: | 5 - 8 | 
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| Bloom Color: | Blue | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly in well-drained soils. Plants tend to flop if not cut back after flowering.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers
COMPANION PLANTS: Gayfeather, Muhly Grass, Phlox
IMAGES: Photo by Proven Winners, 'String Theory' Blue Star
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
 
             
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
 
    
  
