'Riptide' Stoke's Aster

Stokesia laevis

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Overview

The Stokesia laevis 'Riptide' is a mounded perennial with green foliage and periwinkle-blue, fringed summer flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It grows 24-26 inches tall and spreads 32-36 inches wide. Plant in full sun with well-drained soil and average moisture; deadheading extends bloom, and it resists deer and rabbits. Hardy in USDA Zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater Medium

'Riptide' Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis) — The Stokesia laevis 'Riptide' is a mounded perennial with green foliage and periwinkle-blue

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–2.1666667 Ft.
Mature width: 2.6666667–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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'Riptide' Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis) — The Stokesia laevis 'Riptide' is a mounded perennial with green foliage and periwinkle-blue

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