Plant Library
Blue Star Flower Butterscotch
Common Name: Blue Star Flower
Botanical Name: Amsonia
Variety: Butterscotch
Blossom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Summer
Zone: 4 to 9
Exposure: Sun or Part Shade
Mature Height: 24-36"
Mature Width: 36-48"
Notes: Similar to other Amsonia but with improved form. Abundant clusters of small, powdery blue flowers on reddish stems above a mound of willowy, narrow foliage. The bright green leaves of spring and summer change to dramatic hues of yellow, deep gold and butterscotch in fall. Easy to grow and relatively low maintenance.