Blue Danube Stokes' Aster

Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'

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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall
Height12" - 18" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Heat, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers
Blue Danube Stokes' Aster | Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube' || 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.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Patio and Containers
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