Stokesia laevis typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Stokes' aster
Stokesia laevis
Stokes' aster is a densely-blooming clump-forming perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. It bears bright-blue star-shaped flowers atop stiff stems in late spring to mid-summer. The blue ray florets surrounding its yellow center form a daisy-like bloom. Its attractive, lance-shaped, dark green foliage is evergreen in mild climates. Not requiring much attention, it prefers a sunny, well-drained location with a moderate amount of moisture. It also tolerates challenging soils, dry conditions, and a wide range of temperatures. Whether planted as a border plant, screened mass, or in a container, its cheerful flowers will brighten up any garden.
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Blue Flowers In Summer
Sun:
Full sun, Part sun/part shade, Sheltered
Soil:
Acidic, Well-drained
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits In Autumn Ready In
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Stokes' aster should be watered regularly to maintain soil moisture. Water this plant every week or 2, as needed, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. If the plant is grown outdoors, it should be watered more frequently during hot or dry weather. When Stokes' aster is grown in containers, allow the top half-inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
sunlight
Stokes' aster (Stokesia laevis) thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It does best when receiving direct sunshine in the afternoon when temperatures are warmest. Plant Stokes' aster in a sunny location that receives morning sun as well, to ensure that the plant gets the necessary sunlight. Although Stokes' aster will grown in partial shade, the plant will bloom less and may be more susceptible to disease if it does not receive enough sunlight.
pruning
Stokes' aster should be pruned after flowering, but the amount of pruning depends on the type of plant you have. If you have a spreading Stokes' aster, then you should prune it lightly, reducing the center stems to promote bushier growth. If you have a mounding variety, then you can prune more heavily to shape the plant into a rounded mound. You can also pinch off stems in late spring to prevent legginess and promote branching. Always prune at the base of each stem the cut away any dead or diseased stems.
Season
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Starts Flowering
Starts Flowering
Stokesia laevis typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Stokesia laevis is in July and August.
