Stokesia laevis 'Alba' | Stokes Aster
DESCRIPTION
Stokesia laevis 'Alba' is a cheerful perennial known for its large, pure white, daisy-like flowers that bloom from early summer into late summer. The blooms have a fringed, feathery appearance, with a central cluster of white stamens that add texture and contrast. These long-lasting flowers stand out against the plant’s dark green, lance-shaped foliage, creating a clean, elegant look in the garden.
Native to the southeastern United States, 'Alba' has been selected for its refined white blooms, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, or pollinator-friendly plantings. Its crisp white flowers provide a bright, eye-catching display, and its compact growth habit adds structure and beauty to sunny garden beds.
DESCRIPTION
Stokesia laevis 'Alba' is a cheerful perennial known for its large, pure white, daisy-like flowers that bloom from early summer into late summer. The blooms have a fringed, feathery appearance, with a central cluster of white stamens that add texture and contrast. These long-lasting flowers stand out against the plant’s dark green, lance-shaped foliage, creating a clean, elegant look in the garden.
Native to the southeastern United States, 'Alba' has been selected for its refined white blooms, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, or pollinator-friendly plantings. Its crisp white flowers provide a bright, eye-catching display, and its compact growth habit adds structure and beauty to sunny garden beds.
DESCRIPTION
Stokesia laevis 'Alba' is a cheerful perennial known for its large, pure white, daisy-like flowers that bloom from early summer into late summer. The blooms have a fringed, feathery appearance, with a central cluster of white stamens that add texture and contrast. These long-lasting flowers stand out against the plant’s dark green, lance-shaped foliage, creating a clean, elegant look in the garden.
Native to the southeastern United States, 'Alba' has been selected for its refined white blooms, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, or pollinator-friendly plantings. Its crisp white flowers provide a bright, eye-catching display, and its compact growth habit adds structure and beauty to sunny garden beds.
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Family: Asteraceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped
Flower color: Pure white, aster-like
Bloom time: Summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional deadheading promotes rebloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and beesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
