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Stokesia laevis Mel's Blue
Mel's Blue Stoke's Aster: Patent PP23,090
- » Dense and compact
- » 2 to 3" diameter blue flowers bloom July and last through late summer
- » Blooms cover the plant
- » Great for massing or in a container
- Category:Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:5-8
- Height:12-15 in
- Spread:12-15 in
- Bloom Color: Blue Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Don't let this plant's small package fool you into thinking its performance is small. Dense and compact, 'Mel's Blue' packs a bigger plant's punch with masses of fat buds that open in July to reveal huge 2 to 3" diameter blue flowers that cover the plant into late summer. This color machine is perfect for massing in the garden for a wave of summer color or for using in a mixed container that will be sure to grab some attention.
Attributes
| • | Container |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Mass Planting |
Flower Color
| • | Blue |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Compact |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Stokesia laevis Mel's Blue
Grows best in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Remove spent blooms to promote continued flowering. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Cut back to near ground level in late fall after a hard freeze.