Stokesia laevis 'Purple Parasols'
Purple Parasols Stokes' aster

Stokesia laevis ′’Purple Parasols’′ - Flower
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 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:
  • Flowering Characteristics 289
  • Uses 398

    • 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

    Building Map...

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

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