Cornflower Aster, Stokes Aster, Stokesia characteristics, Photo

Latin name: Stokesia

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Photo Cornflower Aster, Stokes Aster (Stokesia)

description and characteristics:

• height of plant (cm): 30-70 cm
• poisonous plant: not poisonous plant
• lifetime: perennial
• type of stem: erect
• fragrant flower: no fragrance
• timing of flowering: august, july
• flower size: middle
• flower color: lilac, pink, light blue, yellow, white

growing, care and cultivation Stokesia Cornflower Aster, Stokes Aster:

• light needs: full sun
• method of cultivation: non seedlings
• soil type: sandy loam soil, sandy soil
• landscape use: flowerbed, border
• frost resistance: frost resistance
• shelter in winter: requires shelter
• cold hardiness zone: 5 (-29 to -23°C), 6 (-23 to -18°C), 7 (-18 to -12°C), 8 (-12 to -7°C), 9 (-7 to -1°C), 10 (-1 to +4°C)
• water needs: low, moderate
• soil acidity: neutral soil

*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate

Cornflower Aster, Stokes Aster, Stokesia characteristics, Photo (seedlings and seed).

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