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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Perennials and Bulbs of the Lurie Garden

Blue Star

Great bright yellow fall color; contact with sap may cause skin irritation. Ideal low grower.

 
Latin name Amsonia 'Blue Ice'
Common name Blue Star
Family Apocynaceae
Zone Z3-9
Bloom time Spring/Summer
Season(s) of Interest Fall
Height 1.5'
Native or origin Native Parentage
Soil conditions Average to Moist
Flower color Dark Lavender Blue
Known wildlife aspects
Light Requirements Sun or Part-Shade
Lurie Garden location Light Plate
Companion plants



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