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Color Wheel Stokes' Aster
Stokesia laevis 'Color Wheel'
Pronunciation: sto-KEES-ee-uh LEE-viss
SKU #06564
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil moist to wet.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Lovely, two to three inch wide flowers transition from white to lavender and age to deep blue, providing long-lasting color for the garden or summer bouquets. Beautiful in a bed, border or wildflower meadow with verbena and artemisia. Remove faded flowers for more prolific reblooming. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Thrift (Dianthus); Salvia (Salvia) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | Lovely, two to three inch wide flowers transition from white to lavender and age to deep blue, providing long-lasting color for the garden or summer bouquets. Beautiful in a bed, border or wildflower meadow with verbena and artemisia. Remove faded flowers for more prolific reblooming. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Midsummer through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise |
| Problems/Solutions | Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Thrift (Dianthus); Salvia (Salvia) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Color Wheel Stokes' Aster produce flowers?
Midsummer through fall
Is Color Wheel Stokes' Aster evergreen or deciduous?
Color Wheel Stokes' Aster is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Color Wheel Stokes' Aster?
Color Wheel Stokes' Aster is Easy Care, Waterwise.
Is Color Wheel Stokes' Aster resistant to pests or animals?
Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Color Wheel Stokes' Aster grow?
Color Wheel Stokes' Aster has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Color Wheel Stokes' Aster in my landscape?
Color Wheel Stokes' Aster is suitable for: Border, Container, Edging.
What color are Color Wheel Stokes' Aster flowers?
Color Wheel Stokes' Aster produces Multicolored flowers.
What color is the foliage of Color Wheel Stokes' Aster?
Color Wheel Stokes' Aster has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Color Wheel Stokes' Aster?
Good companion plants for Color Wheel Stokes' Aster include: Phlox (Phlox); Bellflower (Campanula); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Thrift (Dianthus); Salvia (Salvia).
How do I care for Color Wheel Stokes' Aster?
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.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.