Plants > Perennials

Stokes' aster 'Blue Star'

Stokesia laevis 'Blue Star'

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Stokesia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial with leathery, softly spiney dark green leaves. Large pale blue to pale purple flowers with a white centre appear from summer through to autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H4

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyClay

pH

AcidNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant in light well drained soil. In sun or light shade,does best in acidic soil

Pruning

Dead-head to prolong flowering. Tidy foliage in spring when new growth appears

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or root cuttings in winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years