Stoke’s Aster. An evergreen perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves with conspicuous greenish white midribs. Long-lasting purplish blue flowerheads from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stokesia laevis
An evergreen perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves with conspicuous greenish white midribs. Long-lasting purplish blue flowerheads from mid-summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Stokesia |
|---|---|
| Species | laevis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Stoke's Aster |
| Flower Colour | blue, purple |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rosette-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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