Blue Danube Stokes' Aster
Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'
SKU
40672
Fluffy, cornflower-like, deep sky blue flowers with white centers on upright, leafy stems. Provides long-lasting color for the garden or a summer bouquet. Beautiful in the perennial garden or a wildflower planting with verbena and artemisia. Promptly remove faded flowers for best rebloom. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | sto-KEES-ee-uh LEE-viss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Coneflower (Echinacea); Bee Balm (Monarda); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Provide average, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; will adapt to drier soils. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!