Blue Ice Blue Star (Amsonia 'Blue Ice')

Blue Ice Blue Star (Amsonia 'Blue Ice') is a compact perennial with deep lavender-blue flowers in late spring and dark green foliage that turns golden yellow in fall.

Plant near the front or middle of a border to enjoy its spring blooms and fall color. It is relatively drought tolerant once established and resistant to deer and rabbits.

Growing details

• Plant type: Perennial
• Habit: Compact
• Spacing: Approximately 1 foot apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowers: Deep lavender-blue, in late spring
• Foliage: Dark green, turning golden yellow in fall

Care and garden use

Water regularly in well-drained soil. Cut back after flowering to help prevent flopping.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, rock gardens, or containers. Pair with gayfeather, muhly grass, or phlox for varied textures and seasonal color.

Image credits: David J. Stang, Amsonia tabernaemontana Blue Ice 3zz, CC BY-SA 4.0; cultivar413, 160529 233 NYBG - Azalea Garden, Amsonia 'Blue Ice' Dwarf Blue Star; F. D. Richards, Amsonia 'Blue Ice', 2016. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.