Stokesia laevis Mels Blue
Usually, you have to get down on your knees to fully see the beauty of a Stoke's aster bloom. Not this new selection! Mels Blue comes to us from a nursery in The Netherlands and it's an in your face kind of Stoke's aster. Super large, highly visible, brightly colored blooms stand out well against the deep, grass green foliage to make for a stunning display in any garden. What I like about this one is the upright habit. It is loaded with blooms that open over a long period of time and will provide continual color for months in your garden or in mixed containers.
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Who Am I?
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Common Name
Mels Blue Stoke's aster -
Botanical Name
Stokesia laevis 'Mels Blue' PP23090
Cultural Details
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Bloom Time
from late June to August, flowering continuously -
Size
18-20” tall by 18-20” wide -
Hardiness Zone
5-10 -
Light
full sun -
Soil
average garden soil -
Moisture
moist, but well drained -
Disease & Pests
none known -
Landscape Use
Front of the border, foundation plantings, urban gardens, mass plantings, butterfly gardens, cutting gardens, cottage gardens, container gardens -
Propagation
Tissue Culture