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Stokesia laevis 'Divinity' ~ Divinity Stokes' Aster

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Stokesia laevis 'Divinity' ~ Divinity Stokes' Aster
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  • Size: 1 GALLON

Divinity Stokes’ Aster is a vigorous compact native evergreen perennial with rich green foliage that forms a basal rosette.  Numerous large fluffy Cornflower-like flowers open white with a hint of yellow in the center and mature to pure white on erect leafy stems from summer into fall.  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 Native

Height: 

1' - 1.5'

Spread: 

1’ - 1.5'

Spacing: 

1'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

5 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

White

Season of Interest: 

Summer, Fall, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Watch for caterpillars.
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Salvia, Dianthus, Phlox

Image:  Kurt Stüber [1], Stokesia laevis0, CC BY-SA 3.0

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