{"product_id":"amsonia-hubr-butterscotch","title":"Amsonia hubr. 'Butterscotch'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly called threadleaf bluestar or Hubricht's bluestar, is herbaceous perennial that is native to the Ouachita Mountains in central Arkansas. It is very similar in appearance to the Missouri native \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmsonia ciliata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, except the leaves of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eA. hubrichtii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are more narrow and thread-like and the emerging foliage lacks conspicuous hairiness. An erect, clump-forming plant that is primarily grown in cultivation for its blue spring flowers, feathery green summer foliage and golden fall color. Powdery blue, 1\/2\" star-like flowers appear in terminal clusters in late spring atop stems rising to 3' tall. Feathery, soft-textured, needle-like, alternate leaves are bright green in spring and summer, but turn bright gold in autumn. Stems and leaves produce a milky latex when cut or torn which protects the plant from herbivory. The blooms are attractive to butterflies and other insect pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_CommonNameRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eCommon Name: blue star \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_TypeRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eType: Herbaceous perennial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_FamilyRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eFamily: Apocynaceae\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_ZoneRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eZone: 5 to 8\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_HeightRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eHeight: 2.00 to 3.00 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_SpreadRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eSpread: 2.00 to 3.00 feet\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_BloomTimeRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eBloom Time: April to May\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_ColorTextRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eBloom Description: Light blue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_SunRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eSun: Full sun to part shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_WaterRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eWater: Medium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"MainContentPlaceHolder_MaintenanceRow\" class=\"row\"\u003eMaintenance: Low\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003eSuggested Use: Rain Garden\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003eFlower: Showy, Good Cut\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003eLeaf: Good Fall\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003eAttracts: Butterflies\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003eTolerate: Deer, Clay Soil\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plant Group","offers":[{"title":"2.5 Quart","offer_id":50790840008951,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/5295\/8347\/files\/download_f2baf87d-3d4a-48c9-84d3-24447c365426.jpg?v=1779196820","url":"https:\/\/pondsidenursery.com\/products\/amsonia-hubr-butterscotch","provider":"Pondside Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}