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Stokesia laevis 'Colorwheel' PP12718

Also Known As

  • Colorwheel Stoke's Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Stokesia laevis 'Colorwheel' PP12718 plant details

Stokesia laevis 'Colorwheel' PP12718 is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stokesia laevis 'Colorwheel' PP12718

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stokesia laevis 'Colorwheel' PP12718

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unique! The thatched flowers open white on nicely branched bloom stalks then turn to lavender and then to purple giving this 2' plant a lovely & double-take-causing! appearance. Sun/Med PPatent12718

Gardening facts about Stokesia laevis 'Colorwheel' PP12718 plant

How to Grow Stokesia laevis 'Colorwheel' PP12718

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

Height: 10"-14"

Width: 12"-16"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • dry in winter
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Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-20"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 11"

Width: 14"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple' flower by Almost Eden
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