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. 

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
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Botanic Name

Amsonia jonesii

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Pronunciation

am-SO-nee-uh JONES-ee-eye

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Mature Height

10 to 14 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 15 in.

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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.

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Flower Color

light blue

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Bloom time

spring

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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