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Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'

 
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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Stokesia (sto-KEES-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: laevis (LEE-viss) (Info)
Cultivar: Blue Danube

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

14 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Blue-Violet

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Tjsangel On Jun 24, 2005, Tjsangel from Warren, OH wrote:

Vigorous clumping perennial with blue purple flowers attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms profusely in June, July. LIkes some moisture during drought, needs divided every 3 yrs. Can get powdery mildew, treat with insecticide spray. Something different for the landscape.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hebron, Kentucky
Saint Francisville, Louisiana
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Munsonville, New Hampshire
Orchard Park, New York
Cleveland, Ohio
Warren, Ohio
Newalla, Oklahoma
Irwin, Pennsylvania
Knoxville, Tennessee
Virginia Beach, Virginia



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