Stokes' aster

How to Grow and Care for Stokes' aster

Stokes' aster · Stokesia laevis
Also known as: cornflower aster

Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in a fertile, well-drained soil; liable to rot in wet winter soils

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Stokes' aster

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained · Moist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in a fertile, well-drained soil; liable to rot in wet winter soils

How to Water Stokes' aster?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Stokes' aster?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Stokes' aster?

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What Soil Is Best for Stokes' aster?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Stokes' aster?

Well drained · Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Stokes' aster?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune Stokes' aster?

Deadhead to prolong flowering. Tidy foliage in spring when new growth appears

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How to Propagate Stokes' aster?

Propagate by seed, by division in spring or root cuttings in late winter

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How to Transplant Stokes' aster?

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How to Care for Stokes' aster in Winter?

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How to Plant Stokes' aster?

Grow in a sunny, sheltered position in a fertile, well-drained soil; liable to rot in wet winter soils

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How to Repot Stokes' aster?

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How to Harvest Stokes' aster?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Stokes' aster

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Attributes of Stokes' aster

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginSoutheastern US

Scientific Classification

Species
Stokesia laevis
Genus
Stokesia
Family
Asteraceae
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