Colorado Desert Blue Star
Colorado desert blue star is an attractive, native, low water perennial flower. It has a pleasing, upright vase-shape form. It is known for being very resilient to Colorado's changing weather conditions.
In April and May, it has light blue, star-shaped flowers in clusters at the tips of the stems. In fall, the leaves turn a bright yellow color.
Unlike some other perennial flowers, Colorado desert blue star maintains a nice appearance throughout the growing season, even when not in flower.
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Colorado Desert Blue Star
Colorado desert blue star is an attractive, native, low water perennial flower. It has a pleasing, upright vase-shape form. It is known for being very resilient to Colorado's changing weather conditions.
In April and May, it has light blue, star-shaped flowers in clusters at the tips of the stems. In fall, the leaves turn a bright yellow color.
Unlike some other perennial flowers, Colorado desert blue star maintains a nice appearance throughout the growing season, even when not in flower.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Amsonia jonesii
Pronunciation
am-SO-nee-uh JONES-ee-eye
Mature Height
10 to 14 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 15 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
light blue
Bloom time
spring
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
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