Blue Ice Blue Star is known for its deep lavender-blue flowers that bloom in late spring, creating a beautiful contrast with its dark green foliage. In the fall, the leaves turn a brilliant golden yellow, adding another season of interest.
This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It's also relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it a good choice for gardens in drier climates. One of the great things about Blue Ice Blue Star is that it's resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a great addition to a wildlife-friendly garden.
Blue Ice Blue Star can grow up to 1-2 feet tall and wide, so it's a good idea to plant it in the front or middle of a border where its beautiful blooms can be easily seen.
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1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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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 David J. Stang, Amsonia tabernaemontana Blue Ice 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by cultivar413, 160529 233 NYBG - Azalea Garden, Amsonia 'Blue Ice' Dwarf Blue Star, (3) Photo by F. D. Richards, Amsonia 'Blue Ice', 2016
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
