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Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'

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 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' (stoke's aster) bears showy, faded blue, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-spring to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial is rosette in form and has deep lime foliage that is showy, matte, medium - coarse textured and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.