Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'
Stokes' aster 'Klaus Jelitto'
A herbaceous perennial 35-50cm high with evergreen rosettes of elliptic to lance-shaped, mid-green basal leaves up to 20cm long, smaller stem leaves, and flowerheads, up to 10cm across, with blue-purple ray-florets and disc-florets, from midsummer to early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Stokesia are perennials producing evergreen, basal rosettes. The colourful, cornflower-like flowers are long lasting and good for cutting
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, fertile, acidic, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, and provide twigs for support; in areas with severe winters, protect with a deep, dry mulch in autumn
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring, or by root cuttings in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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