Stokes' Aster

Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols'

  • Upright leafy stems bear solitary cornflower-like blooms
  • Flowers open light violet-blue and darken with age
  • Clump forming
  • Deep green leathery strap-like basal leaves; smaller stem-leaves
  • Heat and drought tolerant
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Purple (deep)

HEIGHT:
45-50 cm

SPREAD:
40-50 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Best grown in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of drought and hot, humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more buds. Winter wet is a likely cause for dormant season loss.