Amsonia hubrichtii 'Butterscotch'

Also Known As

Butterscotch Blue Star

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Amsonia hubrichtii 'Butterscotch' plant details

Don't overlook Amsonia hubrictii, including the gorgeous 'Butterscotch' variety. There's nothing like the needle-like leaves when they blaze in shades of gold and amber in autumn. It's one of the special perennials that makes for spectacular fall color, unusual among your front of border 2 foot tall perennials. Tough and carefree despite the delicate look of its feathery textured leaves, which are pretty in green the rest of the growing season. Butterflies like to visit the light blue flowers in spring. This is definitely a plant to make room for, not seen often enough.

Amsonia hubrichtii 'Butterscotch' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Amsonia hubrichtii 'Butterscotch'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amsonia hubrichtii 'Butterscotch'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue stars are North American natives with handsome glossy foliage and star-shaped blue flowers. Amsonia hubrichtii 'Butterscotch' is an improved form with a longer blooming time with abundant clusters of small, star-shaped, powdery-blue flowers displayed on its ornamental, willow-like foliage. The leaves turn an extra brilliant butterscotch-yellow with bright red stems in the fall. It will grow 24-36 inches tall and wide. Fantastic foliage texture and movement in the garden. Easy care and low maintenance. Use as a mass planting or as a textural focal point in the perennial border or the vase. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This native of the eastern U.S. will get to 2' late spring. The needle like leaves are deep green all summer and turn butterscotch in fall. Check out the internet, the pictures are glorious

By: Gossler Farms

A ‘no nonsense’ perennial with fine textured, needle-shaped, feathery foliage on relaxed upright stems topped with steel blue star flowers April to May that are butterfly attractors. Rounded clumps 2-3’ tall and 3-4’ wide. Rugged and deer resistant, requires little care. Best in fast draining soil in sun with at least semi regular water. Beautiful glowing butterscotch yellow gold fall color! USDA Zone 5-9 3" pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

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How to Grow Amsonia hubrichtii 'Butterscotch'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- acidic
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous