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Stokesia laevis 'Mel's'PBR | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Stokesia laevis 'Mel's'PBR

Stokesia laevis 'Mel's'^PBR

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Stokesia
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An upright, clump forming semi evergreen perennial with leathery, soft spiney dark green leaves. Large fringed violet-blue flowers are produced in the summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun.

Pruning

Cut back in spring when fresh foliage appears. Dead head regulary to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or take root cuttings during late winter

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Indoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years