Stokesia laevis Stoke's Aster for Sale

Common Name: Stoke's Aster

Stokesia laevis has beautifully fringed, light blue to violet blue aster-like flowers held atop leafless stems. Plants form a rosette of smooth, dusty blue-green, lance-shaped leaves that have distinct pale midribs. The foliage of Stokesia laevis typically takes on a maroon cast in autumn.

Stokesia laevis, also known as Stoke's Aster is native to the southeastern coastal plain of the United States from Louisiana to North Carolina. This perennial is typically found in wetlands, bottomland, wet pinewoods, savanna and ditches that are drier during the winter.

Stokesia laevis prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Stokesia can tolerate poor, dry soil. It is long blooming if kept deadheaded. This plant dislikes wet soil in winter.

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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