Stokesia, Cornflower Aster, Stokes' Aster, Stokes Aster 'Purple Parasols'

Stokesialaevis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Stokesia (sto-KEES-ee-uh)
Species
laevis (LEE-viss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Alabama

Palm Coast, Florida

Franklinton, Louisiana

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Brunswick, Missouri

Bridgewater, New Jersey

Hamilton, Ohio

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Lubbock, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Palm Coast, FL | September 2011 | neutral

I purchased three Purple Parasol plants in the fall of 2009 from a Monrovia dealer. They did not flower the following year but really put...Read More

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Beautiful, BC (Zone 8b) | October 2007 | neutral

Note from the breeder, Scott Warren. Plant patented - propagation prohibited.

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Bridgewater, NJ | July 2007 | positive

This is a really pretty plant. The color changes are slight, but add depth. The purples are quite bright and look pretty with bright pink...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

The flowers open light blue, and become deep violet as they age.

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