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Amsonia 'Blue Ice'

Family Apocynaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Amsonia 'Blue Ice' (bluestar) bears showy and pale blue blooms during mid-spring to early summer. The showy glossy foliage is dark lime in colour and medium in texture. A specimen plant, Amsonia 'Blue Ice' (bluestar) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, foundation, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Amsonia 'Blue Ice' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. In autumn, Amsonia 'Blue Ice' is alight with fall colour.