Go Back Bluestar Blue Ice

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:06 PM
Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Gorgeous, plump, navy-blue buds open to vivid, periwinkle blue, star shaped flowers in late spring.  Flowers are borne in clusters at the end of each stem.  Bright green, compact, clumping foliage forms the perfect background for the delightful blossoms and then turns a rich shade of yellow in fall.  Amsonia adds a billowy, finely textured element to the landscape.  It grows into a dense mass, much like a small shrub. 

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Adaptable to most conditions, however if it is too shady they may topple over. Amsonia 'Blue Ice' is very easy to grow and hardy and drought tolerant once established.

    Flower Color

    Deep blue

    Foliage Color

    Dark green turning bright yellow in fall

    Plant Spread

    20 in.

    Good Companions

    Anemone, Columbine, Iris, Chrysanthemum

    Plant Height

    12-15 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Moist

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Drought tolerant, Border , Edging, Container

    Bloom Time

    Early Spring

    Critter Resistance

    —

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

    Foliage interest in fall