Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue'
Mel's Blue Stokes' Aster
Mel's Blue Stokes’ Aster is a compact native evergreen perennial with an upright rounded habit and deep green foliage. Fluffy, cornflower-like periwinkle blue flowers bloom continuously from mid to late summer. Grows best with full sun and well-drained soils. Good drought and heat tolerance.
Stokesia laevis are a native host plant for several moths and butterflies, notably the Swallowtail Butterfly.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
Spacing: |
1' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for caterpillars.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Dianthus, Phlox
IMAGES: Photos by Plants Nouveau, Stokesia laevis 'Mels Blue'
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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