Blue Stars
Aristea Ecklonii
Overview
Aristea ecklonii, commonly known as Blue Stars, grace gardens with dazzling deep blue flowers and strap-like leaves. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-10, prefers full sun to partial shade, and grows to an ideal height of 18-24 inches with a similar spread. It's low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and blooms in late spring to early summer, offering a striking contrast when mass-planted or as an accent in mixed borders.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 8–11Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Iridaceae
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