Stoke’s Aster. An evergreen perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves with conspicuous greenish white midribs. Long-lasting large blue flowerheads with a whitish blue centre 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 ‘Blue Star’
An evergreen perennial with rosettes of mid-green leaves with conspicuous greenish white midribs. Long-lasting large blue flowerheads with a whitish blue centre from mid-summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Stokesia |
|---|---|
| Species | laevis |
| Varietry | 'Blue Star' |
| Common Name | Stoke's Aster |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| 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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