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Stokesia laevis 'Alba'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Stokesia laevis 'Alba' (stokes' aster) bears showy, bright blue, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during late spring to mid fall. This herbaceous perennial is rosette in form and has deep green foliage that is showy, matte, coarse textured and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Stokesia laevis 'Alba' . Stokesia laevis 'Alba' is tolerant of drought.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.