Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube' ~ Blue Danube Stokes' Aster tree sword-like variegated green foliage with

sword-like variegated green foliage with broad cream bands that fans upwards

Pink Poppet Weigela is an early-blooming dwarf rounded deciduous shrub with dense serrated dark green foliage

also known as Ostrya virginiana

Heritage Gdn

creating a beautiful contrast with the leaves

Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube' ~ Blue Danube Stokes' Aster tree sword-like variegated green foliage withBlue Danube Stokes Aster is a compact native evergreen perennial with medium green foliage that forms a basal rosette. Fluffy cornflower like deep sky blue flowers with white centers bloom on erect leafy stems from summer into fall. Grows best with full sun and well drained soils. Deadheading individual spent flowers and spent stems can encourage additional blooms. Good drought and heat tolerance. Stokesia laevis are a native host plant for several