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Stokesia Mini Mels

A dwarf version of Mels Blue

Mels Blue is a lovely, upward-facing Stoke's Aster with the deepest periwinkle blue flowers. Along comes Mini Mels, with its smaller size, plentiful flowers, and compact, tight habit that is so perfect for containers at retail, in porch and patio pots, and in smaller spaces, where you'd love to have a Stoke's aster, but don't have the room.

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Mini Mels Stoke's aster
  • Botanical Name:
    Stokesia laevis 'Mini Mels' PP 32136
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

Cultural Details

TYPE

Perennial

U.S. NATIVE

YES
  • Light:
    Full sun
  • Soil:
    Average garden soil
  • Moisture:
    Moist, but well-drained. Drought tolerant once established.
  • Hardiness Zone
    5-10
  • Bloom Time:
    Summer
  • Bloom Color:
    Lavender
  • Size:
    10-12" tall by 12-15" wide
  • Diseases & Pests:
    None known

What Makes Me Special?

If you love Mels Blue, but want something even shorter, Mini Mels is for you. Perfect for sunny garden spots and porch and patio pots.

Landscape Use

Borders, cutting gardens, foundations, mass plantings

Propagation

Tissue Culture

Who Am I?

  • Common Name:
    Mini Mels Stoke's aster
  • Botanical Name:
    Stokesia laevis 'Mini Mels' PP 32136
  • Type:
    Perennial
  • U.S. Native:
    YES

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