Amsonia Blue Ice

Amsonia 'Blue Ice' (commonly called Blue Star or dwarf bluestar) is a compact, low-maintenance perennial featuring dark periwinkle-blue star-shaped flowers and brilliant golden fall foliage.

Key Plant Characteristics
Height & Spread: Grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide in a neat, mounding clump.
Bloom Time: Produces clusters of deep lavender-blue flowers from late spring to early summer.
Foliage: Features narrow, glossy, willow-like green leaves that turn a striking golden-yellow in the autumn.
Hardiness Zones: Thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9.
Care and Growing Requirements
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to part shade. Full sun yields the best fall color and sturdier stems, while some afternoon shade helps blooms last longer in hot climates.
Soil: Grows best in average, medium-moisture, well-drained soil. It dislikes soggy or poorly drained sites.
Water: Requires low to average water once established; it is moderately drought-tolerant.
Maintenance: Highly deer and rabbit resistant due to a milky sap in the stems. It generally requires no staking, pinching, or cutting back after flowering.