Blue Ice blue star
Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 18 inches tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark lavender blue
- Fall color
- Yes
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Blue Ice' blue star (Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Dark navy buds open to lighter periwinkle blue star-shaped flowers that attract butterflies and bees. The bright green leaves turn yellow in fall.
Pairs well with False indigo, Bowl of Beauty peony, and Standing Ovation little bluestem.