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Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'

Blue Danube Stoke's Aster

Stokesia is a low-growing aster that will flower... and flower... and flower some more. It produces broad, round flowers with a multitude of tiny petals, reminiscent of a blue dandelion. This species prefers moist, well-drained soils, but tolerates drought very well once established, and is less appealing to rabbits than others of the species.

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Height: 12-18 in
Spread: 12-18 in
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Bloom Color: Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Cultivar
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Rock garden
• Specimen
• Rain Garden


North American Distribution


Paul Cadman (c) Native Plant Trust
Paul Cadman (c) Native Plant Trust
Paul Cadman (c) Native Plant Trust
Paul Cadman (c) Native Plant Trust