The Grower's Exchange Blue Star Blue Ice

Since this variety spreads to about 24 inches, you should space them at least two feet apart if you are planting them in a row or grouping to ensure they have enough room to mature without overcrowding.

Yes, Blue Star 'Blue Ice' is naturally resistant to deer. While no plant is completely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, this variety is generally ignored by browsing wildlife.

Absolutely. Its compact 15-inch height makes it an excellent choice for containers. Just ensure your pot has good drainage and use a high-quality potting mix to mimic the well-drained soil it prefers.

It is a low-maintenance perennial. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires very little intervention beyond occasional watering during extreme dry spells and a light cleanup of old foliage in late winter or early spring.

No, the primary bloom time is in the spring and early summer. However, the plant provides year-round interest through its attractive dark green foliage and a striking golden-yellow color transformation in the fall.

It prefers loamy, well-drained soil. If you have heavy clay soil, you may want to amend it with organic matter to improve drainage, as this plant does not like to sit in waterlogged conditions.