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Blue Stars

Aristea Ecklonii

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Overview

Aristea ecklonii, commonly known as Blue Stars, grace gardens with dazzling deep blue flowers and strap-like leaves. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 8-10, prefers full sun to partial shade, and grows to an ideal height of 18-24 inches with a similar spread. It's low maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and blooms in late spring to early summer, offering a striking contrast when mass-planted or as an accent in mixed borders.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 8–11
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — commonly known as Blue Stars

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Iridaceae

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Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — Blue Stars add a vibrant touch to the landscape while also attracting pollinators like bees
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — Their maintenance is relatively low
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — requiring only occasional deadheading of spent flower stems to maintain their neat appearance
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — Incorporating Aristea ecklonii in a garden design offers a delightful visual with minimal upkeep
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — making it a valuable addition to both residential and public landscapes
Blue Stars (Aristea Ecklonii) — perennial with blue and multi-colored blooms

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