Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' ~ Mel's Blue Stokes' Aster Size:1 GALLON 6PK flattened 5-petaled vibrant violet flowers

flattened 5-petaled vibrant violet flowers bloom from late spring through summer

stem-end rot

Camellia japonica April Dawn 0zz

and moist well-drained soil

Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' ~ Mel's Blue Stokes' Aster Size:1 GALLON 6PK flattened 5-petaled vibrant violet flowersMel's Blue Stokes Aster is a compact native evergreen perennial with an upright rounded habit and deep green foliage. Fluffy, cornflower like periwinkle blue flowers bloom continuously from mid to late summer. 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