Stokesia laevis

Common Name: Stoke's Aster

Beautifully fringed, light blue to violet blue flowers held atop leafless stems.

Lance-shaped green leaves with white midveins. Maroon fall color. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Once established Stokesia can tolerate poor, dry soil. Long blooming if kept deadheaded. Attractive to butterflies. Deer and rabbit resistant. Native. Zones 5-9.

Characteristics

Height in Inches at Maturity: 18
Width in Inches at Maturity: 18
Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: June-August
Light Requirements: Full Sun - Partial Shade
Soil Preferences: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but established plants can tolerate poor, dry soil
Zones: 5-9

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