Amsonia Blue Ice, commonly known as Blue Star, is a captivating compact perennial that brings multi-season interest to any landscape. Standing 12-18 inches tall with a spread of 18-24 inches, this versatile plant offers striking blue star-shaped flowers in late spring followed by spectacular golden fall foliage. Perfect for mass plantings, borders, or as a standalone accent, this low-maintenance perennial delivers exceptional value for landscape professionals.
A versatile perennial with year-round appeal
Amsonia Blue Ice delivers outstanding performance and visual interest throughout the growing season:
- Clusters of periwinkle blue, star-shaped flowers bloom for 4-6 weeks in late spring to early summer
- Attractive willow-like dark green foliage maintains its beauty all summer
- Spectacular golden yellow fall color creates dramatic autumn displays
- Compact growth habit (12-18" tall) makes it ideal for borders, mass plantings, and containers
- Drought-tolerant once established, reducing maintenance and water requirements
- Deer and rabbit resistant, minimizing damage in vulnerable landscapes
- Attracts beneficial pollinators including butterflies, enhancing garden ecology
This hardy perennial requires minimal care while providing maximum visual impact, making it an excellent choice for commercial and residential landscapes alike.
Planting and growing information
Amsonia Blue Ice thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and performs best in full sun to partial shade locations. Plant in average, well-drained soil in spring, spacing plants 18-24 inches apart. For optimal growth, water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, this perennial becomes quite drought-tolerant. Consider cutting back stems by 30-50% after flowering to maintain a compact shape and promote bushier growth.
Order your wholesale Amsonia Blue Ice today
Enhance your landscape inventory with our premium bare root Amsonia Blue Ice plants, available in convenient packs of 25. These high-quality specimens ship in spring, ready for immediate planting in your clients' landscapes. As a trusted supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers consistent quality and reliability to landscape professionals, contractors, and garden centers. Place your wholesale order online today to secure this versatile, low-maintenance perennial for your upcoming projects.
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EAN code38870101
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height16" / 40 cm
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Early Summer
- SizeI
- Packaged in200
- Zone5, 6, 7, 8, 9
- Shipping Time FrameSpring