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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