Blue Star Flower
Amsonia x 'Blue Ice'
This long flowering, compact Amonsia blooms more vigorously than the species, forming a dense mound of dark green leaves that turn a brilliant yellow in the fall. Vivid dark lavender flowers appear in early spring for a wonderful show.
| Key feature: | Easy Care |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires moderately moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 12 - 15 inches tall and 24 inches wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Long Bloom Season |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Violet-blue |
| Blooms: | Spring and again in summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 7054 |
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Care Information
Easy to grow. Hardy and drought tolerant once established. Although adaptable to most conditions, may topple over in heavy shade.
This long flowering, compact Amonsia blooms more vigorously than the species, forming a dense mound of dark green leaves that turn a brilliant yellow in the fall. Vivid dark lavender flowers appear in early spring for a wonderful show.
Care Information
Easy to grow. Hardy and drought tolerant once established. Although adaptable to most conditions, may topple over in heavy shade.
| Key feature: | Easy Care |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Requires moderately moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Reaches 12 - 15 inches tall and 24 inches wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Compact |
| Flower attribute: | Long Bloom Season |
| Special features: | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Mass Planting |
| Flower color: | Violet-blue |
| Blooms: | Spring and again in summer |
| Foliage color: | Dark Green |
| Item no.: | 7054 |
