| Common Name | Stokes' aster |
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| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Stokesia |
| species | laevis |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP19833 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | July, August |
| Flower Color | Blue, Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It looks like a dwarf 'Purple Parasol'. It doesn't flop open. |
| Landscape Value | Use in borders and mixed beds. An American native. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 9" / 14" / 11" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, well drained. Prefers a light, fertile, moist, and acidic soil. |
| Water (Garden) | Moderate needs in the garden. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | It does not thrive in soils with a high lime content. |
Stokesia ‘Purple Pixie’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
The first dwarf Stoke's Aster! Large violet blue flowers emerge over a plant with a short, compact habit combine to a form that doesn't open up (fall apart) with maturity. Blooms in early July with sporadic rebloom. Also grows great in high heat and humidity!
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 9″ / 14″ / 11″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): July, August
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 0.5 – 1.5 |
| pH | 6.0 – 6.5 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | — |
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