Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'

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Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'

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Stoke's asterPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 50cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Blue

Purple

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Commonly known as Stoke's aster, or simply stokesia, Stokesia laevis is a pretty species of aster native to Georgia and South Carolina, and is the only species in the genus Stokesia. A hardy, evergreen perennial, it will hold its foliage all year during mild winters. From midsummer to the first frosts it produces fantastically fringed lilac-coloured flowers that are a magnet for bees, hoverflies and butterflies.

Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' is slightly more compact that the species, and produces large, pale lilac-blue flowers. Create a river of colour by planting it in bold drifts close to the front of borders. Better still, the flowers cut very well so are ideal for popping in a vase indoors.

For best results, grow Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil and water regularly in periods of hot, dry weather. Deadhead frequently to ensure new blooms are produced. When planting, heavy, wet soils are best avoided.

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Stokesia ‘Klaus Jelitto’ and wildlife

Stokesia ‘Klaus Jelitto’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Stokesia ‘Klaus Jelitto’ poisonous?

Stokesia ‘Klaus Jelitto’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People