Amsonia hybrida 'Blue Ice', Blue Star conifer greatplantpicks

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it's perfect for the PNW

Low mounding form if left unstaked

This clumping grass maintains a vase shape and is perfect for coloring up your grass garden—the more sun

You can tell them it comes from the mid-elevations of the Himalayas — exotic but tolerant of the cold

Amsonia hybrida 'Blue Ice', Blue Star conifer greatplantpicksClusters of vivid, purplish blue star flowers emerge from purple black buds in late spring and summer. Golden yellow fall foliage color makes it valuable in the fall garden, too, especially when planted in a drift. Best in full sun. Drought tolerant once established but does its best with some summer water (~once a week). Mature size: 2 ft T x W Minimum temperature: 20 F (The last two pics show fall leaf color.)