1-gallon Danube Stokes Aster is a perennial plant grown in zones 4-8. It produces fluffy, cornflower-like deep sky blue flowers with white centers on upright leafy stems. Perfect for adding color to any garden.
Danube Stokes Aster
Danube Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Danube') is a beautiful and easy-to-grow perennial that is known for its vibrant lavender-blue flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is a popular choice for home gardens due to its attractive appearance, ease of care, and ability to tolerate a variety of growing conditions.
Danube Stokes Aster typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches and a width of 12-18 inches. It has a mounding habit and lance-shaped leaves that are dark green in color. The flowers are produced on long stalks in the late summer and early fall. They are about 2-3 inches in diameter and have a button-like center surrounded by ray petals. The flowers are a vibrant lavender-blue color and have a sweet fragrance.
Danube Stokes Aster is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established. Water Danube Stokes Aster regularly, especially during the first year after planting. Fertilize it once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Danube Stokes Aster is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of ways in the landscape. It can be planted as a specimen plant, in groups, or in borders. It is also a good choice for growing in containers. Danube Stokes Aster can also be used to create butterfly gardens and wildflower gardens.
Here are some additional tips for growing Danube Stokes Aster:
- Prune Danube Stokes Aster in the late fall or early spring to remove any dead or diseased foliage.
- Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage new growth.
- Divide Danube Stokes Aster every 3-5 years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
With proper care, Danube Stokes Aster can thrive for many years to come and add a touch of beauty and wildlife value to your landscape.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
