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Stokesia laevis 'Blue Star'

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Stokesia laevis 'Blue Star'
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Cornflower-aster also as cut flower suited, sunny place. The size after 10 years is 40 cm. The flower colour is blue. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is July - August.

Family : Asteraceae


© first picture : Gabor Ajtay

© picture 2 : Jaap de Kreek and Dirk van Gelderen, location picture : Botanische Tuin Fort Hoofddijk Utrecht

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : good gardening soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : loose growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is deciduous
height approx : between 30 and 50 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 9
flower colour : blue
leaf colour : green
leaf shape : lobed leaves
leaf size : between 20 and 25 cm
edibility : The plant is not edible
scent : not scented
flowering period : august - october
hardiness : hardy