Amsonia Blue Ice

Since this perennial reaches a mature spread of 12 to 16 inches, you should space them about 15 inches apart on center if you want them to eventually touch and form a continuous, dense border.

Yes, Amsonia Blue Ice is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, its foliage is generally unappealing to browsing deer.

Absolutely. This variety is an excellent choice for rain gardens or areas with heavier, moist soil, as it thrives in conditions that might drown other perennials.

It is very low-maintenance. Once the spring flowers fade, the plant maintains a neat, shrub-like mound of green foliage throughout the summer, eventually turning a vibrant yellow in the fall before going dormant.

While it can tolerate part shade, it performs best and produces the most flowers when planted in full sun to light shade. In deep, dense shade, you may notice the plant becoming leggy and producing fewer blooms.