Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' ~ Mel's Blue Stokes' Aster Size:1 GALLON 6PK stem-end rot

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The erect wavy margined basal foliage emerges frosty blue-green with creamy yellow margins and turns grey green with white margins as the season progresses

IMAGES: Emőke Dénes

Flat-topped clusters of white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by blue-black drupes that persist in winter

(4) Photo by manuel m

Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' ~ Mel's Blue Stokes' Aster Size:1 GALLON 6PK stem-end rotMel's Blue Stokes Aster is a compact native evergreen perennial with an upright rounded habit and deep green foliage. Fluffy, cornflower like periwinkle blue flowers bloom continuously from mid to late summer. Grows best with full sun and well drained soils. Good drought and heat tolerance. Stokesia laevis are a native host plant for several moths and butterflies, notably the Swallowtail Butterfly. Type: Perennial Origins: Southeast N. America, GA