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Blue Danube Stokes Aster

Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube'

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Overview

The Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube', or Blue Danube Stokes Aster, is a charming perennial known for its vibrant, deep blue flowers spanning 3 to 4 inches across. Ideal for borders, they bloom profusely in summer, offering a striking contrast to their lush, evergreen foliage. This hardy aster reaches 12 to 18 inches in height and thrives in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. USDA Zones 5-9.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Type Ground cover, Perennial, Wildflower
Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — scientifically named Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'
Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — they bloom profusely in summerBlue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — offering a striking contrast to their lushBlue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — is a vibrant and attractive herbaceous perennial that adds a splash of color to any landscapeBlue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — deep blue flowers spanning 3 to 4 inches across

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Wildflower
Family
Asteraceae

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Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — scientifically named Stokesia laevis 'Blue Danube'
Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — they bloom profusely in summer
Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — offering a striking contrast to their lush
Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — is a vibrant and attractive herbaceous perennial that adds a splash of color to any landscape
Blue Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia Laevis 'Blue Danube') — deep blue flowers spanning 3 to 4 inches across

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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