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Amsonia x Blue Ice

Blue Star

A compact selection with dark blue buds and flowers blooming considerably longer and stronger than the species. Dark green leaves turn bright yellow in the fall.

  • »  Navy-blue buds open to light blue star-shaped flowers
  • »  Up to a five-week longer bloom time than other amsonia
  • »  Compact habit of dark green willow-like foliage
  • »  Leaves turn golden in autumn
  • »  Beautiful when used en masse along a perennial border
  • »  Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

1gal
$24.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:35-40 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Clumping
• Compact
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Amsonia x 'Blue Ice'

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Very easy to grow perennial with no significant disease or insect issues.