Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols'
Purple Parasols Stokes' aster

 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Flower Notes:
Pink;blue;purple
 Foliage Notes:
Green
 Ultimate Height:
1 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
1 feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
average, medium moisture, well-drained soil
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
The leaves of Stoke's aster 'Purple Parasols' cultivar hs flowers that initially are light blue then fade to purple and finally a dark hot pink.
  Special Characteristics:

Additional Information

Native to wetlands of the southeast United States, Stoke's aster is an evergreen perennial with fluffy blue violet flowers. There are no serious issues to watchout for with this plant, although they need to be monitored for caterpillars.

When Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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3 Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols' found

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= Heritage plant = Memorial plant
Number Accession ID Location
12017_00362*AHCR
22017_00410*AHCR
32017_00411*AHCR

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