Stokesia laevis 'Alba'

Also Known As

Cornflower Aster
Stoke's Aster
Stokes Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'
W: 16"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Stokesia laevis 'Alba' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stokesia laevis 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stokesia laevis 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
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 lovely white selection of this old-fashioned favorite with its large (2-4") frilly ?asters? in 2' mounds. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Named to honor the 18th century taxonomist, Dr. Jonathan Stokes, Stokesia is beloved by butterflies, tolerates heat, and appreciates a well-drained, sandy loam with ample moisture and winter mulch in colder climates. Parading its Cornflower-like snowy white blossoms, this perfect-for-cutting Stokesia casts crisp luminous accents wherever it's planted. Launched from a deep green and evergreen rosette of lance-shaped alternate leaves on long petioles, the stiff upright multibranched stems give way to fluffy blooms described by two rows of dainty ray flowers that eventually flush a light pink. The outer petals are deeply cut and surround a prominent pale central disc of intricately arranged, narrow tubular petals.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

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

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Stokesia laevis 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Stokesia laevis 'Alba'

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
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen