Stokesia laevis 'Alba'
Stokes' aster 'Alba'
An evergreen perennial forming a basal rosette of mid-green, lance-shaped leaves from which emerges a leafy stem bearing cornflower-like white flowerheads from summer into autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | White | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Stokesia are perennials producing evergreen, basal rosettes. The colourful, cornflower-like flowers are long lasting and good for cutting
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in a fertile, well-drained soil; liable to rot in wet winter soils
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or root cuttings in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Tidy foliage in spring when new growth appears
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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