{"product_id":"amsonia-blue-ice","title":"Amsonia Blue Ice","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmsonia '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Plant Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide in a neat, mounding clump.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces clusters of deep lavender-blue flowers from late spring to early summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures narrow, glossy, willow-like green leaves that turn a striking golden-yellow in the autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Growing Requirements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrows best in average, medium-moisture, well-drained soil. It dislikes soggy or poorly drained sites.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eRequires low to average water once established; it is moderately drought-tolerant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly deer and rabbit resistant due to a milky sap in the stems. It generally requires no staking, pinching, or cutting back after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midwest Groundcovers","offers":[{"title":"4.33\" Pot","offer_id":48157002268835,"sku":null,"price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gal Pot","offer_id":48157002301603,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/8847\/4019\/files\/amsoniablueice.jpg?v=1789674178","url":"https:\/\/thegaragegardenerguy.com\/products\/amsonia-blue-ice","provider":"The Garage Gardener","version":"1.0","type":"link"}