| Botanical name | Stokesia laevis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December Adaptable perennial with blue, purplish-blue or white cornflower-like flowers in summer. |
| Common name(s) | Stokes aster |
| Origin | |
| Maintenance | Do not overwater. |
| Uses | This plant makes a long-lasting cut flowers. |
| Interesting info | It is named after Jonathan Stokes (1755–1831), English botanist and member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham. |
Stokesia laevis (Stokes aster)
- Botanical name: Stokesia laevis
- Common name(s): Stokes aster
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Adaptable perennial with blue, purplish-blue or white cornflower-like flowers in summer. Ideal for pots, but don’t overwater. Long-lasting cut flowers.
Botanical Pronunciation: STOKES-ee-uh LEE-viss
Stokesia laevis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
Adaptable perennial with blue, purplish-blue or white cornflower-like flowers in summer.
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