Stokesia Bluestone

Cornflower Aster, Stokes Aster
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Immense light periwinkle-blue flowers with 'ripped' petals. This variety of perennial Stokesia merited its selection from our fields here in Madison. Young plants bloom as heavily as regular two year old plants. Eye catching!

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Code STBL

Patent

Plant Type Perennials

Species

Height Short to Medium 18"

Spacing Plant 14" apart

Bloom Time Mid-Summer to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun

Zones 5-9

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Low

Sold In Plantable Pots

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Good for Cut Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long-Blooming
  • Rabbit Resistant

Planting Sites

  • Humidity Tolerant

Stokesia General Information

Stokesia are immense disk-like flowers on 12 -18" stems. The stiff stems and long-lasting blooms make for excellent cut flowers that are easy to arrange. Will attract hordes of butterflies. Needs some winter protection for northern gardens. Will bloom from summer until first frost, and is evergreen in the south. Idaho has restricted all potted plant material from being shipped into Idaho at this time.

Stokesia Plant Care

Well-drained soil is necessary for this plant. Very adaptable to moist or dry conditions, but no standing water. Can be divided every 4 - 6 years in spring. Deadhead individual spent flowers and stems to encourage additional bloom. Cut stalks to base when flowering has ceased.