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‘Blue Ice’ is a bluestar cultivar that is very similar in appearance to A. tabernaemontana, except it is much more compact and produces darker blue flowers. This is an erect, clump-forming plant that features terminal, pyramidal clusters of star-like, dark lavender-blue flowers (3/4″ across) in late spring atop erect, leafy stems growing to only 15-18″ tall. Narrow, willow-shaped, dark green foliage turns an attractive bright yellow in fall. Although ‘Blue Ice’ was reportedly discovered growing with A. tabernaemontana seedlings in a greenhouse at White Flower Farm, the parentage has apparently not yet been definitively determined. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, loamy soils. Best fall foliage color usually occurs in full sun, but flowers generally last longer if given some afternoon shade in hot sun areas. This compact cultivar does not need to be cut back after flowering, and generally requires no staking or support when grown in full sun to part shade. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Blue Star – Blue Ice |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Amsonia 'Blue Ice' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 1 to 1 1/2' |
| Width | 1 to 2 ' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | May |
| Flower Color | blue |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Fall Color | yellow foliage |
