Amsonia 'Blue Ice'

Amsonia 'Blue Ice'

Latin Name: Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'

This variety is more compact than the species with deeper blue flowers; lovely along borders or edges; an impressive statement in blue when massed.

Blue Ice Star Flower has blue star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are interesting on close inspection. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves are light green in color. As an added bonus, the foliage turns a gorgeous yellow in the fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.

Height: 15 inches Width: 24 inches Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Zone: 4b