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Blue Ice Amsonia

Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice'

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Overview

The Blue Ice Amsonia, with its star-shaped, periwinkle blue flowers, presents a stunning late spring to early summer display. This hardy perennial thrives in U.S. hardiness zones 4 to 9, reaching up to 15-18 inches tall and spreading 18-24 inches wide. The willow-like foliage transitions to a captivating golden-yellow in fall, providing extended seasonal interest. Ideal for borders or mass plantings, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–9Type Perennial
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — known for its compact and robust form
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — scientifically referred to as Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — suitable for adding a sereneBlue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — is a delightful perennial that boasts a myriad of ornamental featuresBlue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — presents a stunning late spring to early summer displayBlue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — blue hue to any landscape designBlue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — hardiness zones 4 to 9, reaching up to 15-18 inches tall and spreading 18-24 inches wide+4

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Apocynaceae

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Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — known for its compact and robust form
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — scientifically referred to as Amsonia tabernaemontana 'Blue Ice'
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — suitable for adding a serene
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — is a delightful perennial that boasts a myriad of ornamental features
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — presents a stunning late spring to early summer display
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — blue hue to any landscape design
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — hardiness zones 4 to 9, reaching up to 15-18 inches tall and spreading 18-24 inches wide
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — The willow-like foliage transitions to a captivating golden-yellow in fall
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — Ideal for borders or mass plantings, it prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — providing extended seasonal interest
Blue Ice Amsonia (Amsonia Tab. 'Blue Ice') — This hardy perennial thrives in U.S
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