Amsonia 'Butterscotch'
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, multi-season landscape color.
Amsonia 'Butterscotch', also known as blue star, is a resilient native perennial celebrated for its year-round appeal. It produces abundant clusters of delicate, starry, powdery blue flowers that bloom from spring through summer. The plant's narrow, thread-like foliage, a vibrant green in warmer months, transforms into a stunning display of yellow, deep gold, and butterscotch hues in the fall. This low-maintenance plant thrives in loamy, well-drained soil and is an excellent choice for borders and beds, attracting butterflies while deterring deer.
$19.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
1787
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#1787 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-28%
Below average
SKU
27939
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color during the late autumn season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, deer-resistant landscape plants
- Designers looking for soft, architectural texture to contrast broad-leafed plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners avoiding plants that require staking or frequent pruning
- Impatient landscapers needing immediate, full-sized garden impact
- Plant lovers prioritizing bold, long-lasting floral displays
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Versatility
Provides consistent visual interest from spring blooms through autumn foliage.
Maintenance Effort
A low-fuss perennial that thrives with minimal ongoing care.
Pollinator Impact
Reliably draws butterflies to the garden throughout the growing season.
Pest Resistance
Effectively deters deer, protecting your landscape investment from common grazers.
Growth Adaptability
Performs well across a wide range of sun and soil conditions.
Landscape Utility
Ideal structure for borders and beds with its compact, upright habit.
Key Specs
SKU
27939
Genus
Amsonia
Species
hubrichtii
Variety
'Butterscotch'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
3 feet
Mature Width
2 feet
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Features
- Long-lived native perennial
- Three-season visual interest
- Striking powdery blue flowers
- Dramatic fall color transformation
- Deer repellent
- Attracts butterflies
- Low maintenance
- Easy to grow
What customers say
Consumers are highly satisfied with the quality and reliability of the Amsonia 'Butterscotch'. The plants consistently arrive healthy and robust, reflecting excellent initial stock quality and secure packaging. Gardeners value its dependable performance, noting how easily it establishes and thrives, often exceeding expectations for vigor. The unique butterscotch color shift is a major design highlight, providing reliable, season long interest and making this perennial a worthwhile investment for sophisticated garden appeal.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a mature width of 2 feet, you should space them at least 24 inches apart to ensure proper airflow and room for the plant to reach its full size.
Amsonia 'Butterscotch' is considered low-maintenance. Once established, it requires only moderate watering and minimal care, making it an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a reliable, long-lived perennial.
Yes, this is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA Zones 5 through 8. It is designed to withstand winter conditions in these regions and will return each spring.
Absolutely. While it thrives in full sun, Amsonia 'Butterscotch' is adaptable and performs well in partial shade, making it versatile for different spots in your landscape.
Yes, Amsonia 'Butterscotch' is deer-resistant. Its foliage is generally unappealing to deer, which helps protect it from being grazed in gardens where deer pressure is a concern.
It prefers loamy, well-drained soil. Ensuring good drainage is important to prevent water from sitting around the roots, which helps the plant maintain its health and vigor.
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