Amsonia Butterscotch #1
Amsonia Butterscotch #1
Butterscotch Arkansas Blue Star
Green foliage turns butterscotch in fall, topped by blue blooms
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Similar to Amsonia hubrichtii but with improved form and even better fall color. Abundant clusters of small, powdery blue flowers on reddish stems above a mound of willowy, narrow, green foliage. Butterscotch fall color. Easy to grow and relatively low maintenance. Deer resistant. 2 -3'
Botanical Name- Amsonia Butterscotch
Pronunciation- am-SOH-nee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Light blue
Bloom Time- May - June
Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (soft foliage with purple spikes)
Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, occasional hummingbird visits
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP45
Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back spent stems in late fall; fertilize in spring and provide moderate watering.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back in late fall or early spring to tidy up the plant.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed sparingly with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low feeding need. Over-fertilizing can lead to floppy stems in clay soil.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Leaf miners, rust, powdery mildew
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