Stokesia laevis

Also Known As

Carthamus laevis
Cornflower Aster
Stoke's Aster
Stokes Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 16"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Stokesia laevis plant details

Stokesia laevis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer lavender 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, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stokesia laevis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stokesia laevis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A monotypic genus with large, very beautiful, vaguely centaurea-like flowers generally lavender but ranging from purple to pale yellow. A couple feet tall, tough as nails and just about everything resistant. Zone 5 - Joseph

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A clump forming evergreen herbaceous perennial. Clumps of lance shaped somewhat blue-green foliage above which rise branched stems of split petalled lavender- blue daisy flowers. A tough rewarding plant. Keep well drained.

By: Zephs

Garden photo gallery of Stokesia laevis

Photo of Stokesia laevis flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Kristine Paulus

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Gardening facts about Stokesia laevis plant

How to Grow Stokesia laevis

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- acidic
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen