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Asteraceae
Stokesia laevis 'Alba'
Stoke's Aster, White Stoke's Aster
White Stoke's aster is a cheery, herbaceous to semi-evergreen perennial that originates from the southeastern United States. The white cornflower-like blooms have fringed petals surrounding a disk of florets. These appear above a coarse rosette of dark green, lance-like foliage, which is evergreen in its southern-most zones. Stoke’s asters are long-lasting, both in the garden and for cutting, and attract butterflies. Regularly deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.
Wet winter soil is the most common cause of death for Stoke's aster, as it requires light, well drained, slightly acidic soil. It thrives in full sun, but will tolerate partial or filtered sun, and leaf spot and caterpillars are occasionally problems. This easy-to-grow perennial looks best planted in groups of three or more and is ideal for the front of a mixed border or cottage garden.
9 - 5
5 - 9
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Southeastern United States
Acidic
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Average Water, Ample Water
Rosette/Stemless
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Dark Green
Yes
No
Single
Coarse
Matte
Semi-Evergreen
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Butterflies
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