Perennial
Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'
Blue Star
Plant Type: Perennial
Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade
Plump navy blue buds open to vivid periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers in Ma'y.considerably longer and stronger than the species with 5 weeks or more of color. More compact and darker blue flowers than the species. Willow like leaves turn a stunning shade of yellow in autumn.
Height12-16"
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Spread18-24"
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Landscape Application:
Provides color and contrast to beds and borders. Excellent when massed.
Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice' Plant Care:
Easy to grow and trouble free. Compact variety does not flop.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
Blue Star Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate soil moisture.
Moderate
Special Benefits
Dried Flower
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant