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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Stokesia laevis
Stokes' aster
Flower Colors
Description
A perennial with basal, lance-shaped leaves up to 20cm long forming an evergreen rosette. Upright stems to around 50cm tall with shorter, stem-clasping leaves bear cornflower-like purple-blue flowerheads in summer and early autumn
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H6
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and beds