Amsonia hybrid 'Blue Ice'
Blue Star
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
- Lavender-blue star shaped flowers
- Narrow, deep green foliage
- Blooms late-May-June
- Bright yellow fall foliage
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average-moist soil Full to partial sun Low maintenance, easy to grow Cut stems back after flowering to within 6-8 inches of the ground for fuller growth.
Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18-24 in
Price Level 1: $13.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Blue
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $50~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Mass Planting
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Native
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Yellow
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Amsonia
Common Name: Blue Star
North American native perennial. Clusters of delicate, blue star-shaped. Blooms late spring-early summer. Leaves are typically narrow or willow shaped, creating a feathery texture. The rich green foliage turns brilliant golden yellow in the fall. Important nectar source for butterdiles and bees.