Quick answer: Fringed bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil | Dry, sandy, well-drained |
| Bloom | Mar-May |
| Height | Up to 2-3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Attracts bees, larval host for sphinx moths |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Fringed bluestar
Where is Fringed bluestar native?
Fringed bluestar (Amsonia ciliata) is native to Florida and Oklahoma. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Fringed bluestar bloom?
Fringed bluestar blooms Mar-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Fringed bluestar need?
Light: Sun. Water: Low. Soil: Dry, sandy, well-drained. Mature height: Up to 2-3 ft.
Is Fringed bluestar good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Attracts bees, larval host for sphinx moths.
Is Fringed bluestar deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Fringed bluestar is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Fringed bluestar?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Amsonia ciliata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Fringed bluestar.
- Scarlet sage Salvia coccinea
- Coontie Zamia pumila
- Whorled milkweed Asclepias verticillata
- Eastern red columbine Aquilegia canadensis
- Indiangrass Sorghastrum nutans
- Indigo bush Amorpha fruticosa
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