Blue Ice Blue Star Amsonia perennials, pollinator-friendly, drought-tolerant garden plant, low-maintenance, full sun to partial shade, native landscaping 1 Gallon
.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Blue Ice' Blue Star Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice' Description A deciduous perennial known for its striking blue star-shaped flowers and graceful, upright growth habit. It blooms in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and providing seasonal color to garden beds and borders. Suggested Uses Ideal for border planting, naturalized areas, and cut flower arrangements. Its drought tolerance and low maintenance make it suitable for sustainable landscapes and native gardens. Plant Details Botanical Name: Blue Ice' Blue Star Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice' Common Name: Blue Ice' Blue Star Size & Growth: 2-3 ft tall, spreading to 3 ft wide; upright, clumping perennial Hardiness Zones: 4-9 Foliage Type: Deciduous, lance-shaped green leaves Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies Indoor Friendly: Not recommended Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: Yes Grows Well With: Another native perennials, grasses, and shrubs Care Tips Planting Instructions: Select a location with full sun to partial shade; dig a hole twice as wide as root ball and plant at same depth Soil Moisture: Well-drained, moderately moist soil Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or gravelly soils preferred Humidity: Average garden humidity is suitable Pruning Instructions: Prune to shape after flowering; remove dead or damaged stems Winter Care: Mulch roots in colder zones; prune back after leaf drop Planting Depth: Set the root ball at soil level Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Minimal; shoot for both drought tolerance and good drainage
