Blue Ice Bluestar
Amsonia x 'Blue Ice'
SKU
07054
This long flowering, more compact bluestar 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. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | am-SO-nee-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing; reaches 12 to 15 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early to Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dense Habit, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide average, well-drained soil. Takes part shade in hot climates; may be leggy in heavy shade. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; prefers regular moisture but tolerates periodic drought. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, upright mounded shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
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