Product Info
Description
Amsonia hubrichtii ‘Butterscotch’ (Blue Star Plant)
Butterscotch Blue Star is a graceful, finely textured perennial known for its needle-like foliage and soft, cascading habit. It produces delicate, star-shaped blue flowers in late spring to early summer that delight pollinators and add soft color to borders and mixed beds.
Also Known As (AKA):
- Blue Star
- Arkansas Blue Star
- Amsonia
This variety is prized for its exceptional fall color — foliage transitions to a glowing palette of golden yellow to butterscotch hues — making it a standout in seasonal displays. It’s a versatile, low-maintenance perennial that thrives in sun to part shade and performs well in a variety of garden settings.
- Fine, needle-like foliage
- Soft blue star-shaped flowers
- Outstanding golden/butterscotch fall color
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Low-maintenance, deer-resistant
- Great for borders, mixed beds, and naturalistic gardens
Note: Prefers well-drained soil and moderate moisture. Performs well in full sun to part shade.
Growing Zones: 5–9 (Outdoors)

| Mature Height: | 24–30 inches |
| Mature Width: | 18–24 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Botanical Name: | Amsonia hubrichtii ‘Butterscotch’ |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Special Feature: | Exceptional Fall Color, Pollinator-Friendly |
FAQ's
What is Amsonia ‘Butterscotch’?
It’s a cultivar of Blue Star known for fine, needle-like foliage and stunning golden fall color.
When does it bloom?
Soft blue star-shaped flowers bloom in late spring to early summer.
What color is the fall foliage?
Foliage turns a brilliant golden to butterscotch hue in fall.
Is it deer-resistant?
Yes, it’s generally considered deer-resistant and low-maintenance.
Where is it best planted?
It works great in borders, mixed perennial beds, and naturalistic landscapes.
Customer Service
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2024 Mcdaniel Mill Road Conyers GA 30094
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