- Botanical name: Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'
- Common name: Stoke's aster
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Blue
Purple
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
Commonly known as Stoke’s aster, or simply stokesia, Stokesia laevis is a pretty species of aster native to Georgia and South Carolina, and is the only species in the genus Stokesia. A hardy, evergreen perennial, it will hold its foliage all year during mild winters. From midsummer to the first frosts it produces fantastically fringed lilac-coloured flowers that are a magnet for bees, hoverflies and butterflies.
Stokesia laevis ‘Klaus Jelitto’ is slightly more compact that the species, and produces large, pale lilac-blue flowers. Create a river of colour by planting it in bold drifts close to the front of borders. Better still, the flowers cut very well so are ideal for popping in a vase indoors.
For best results, grow Stokesia laevis ‘Klaus Jelitto’ in full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained, neutral to acidic soil and water regularly in periods of hot, dry weather. Deadhead frequently to ensure new blooms are produced. When planting, heavy, wet soils are best avoided.
How to grow Stokesia 'Klaus Jelitto'
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Plant size
45cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do not Sow in January |
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Do not Sow in February |
M
Do Sow in March |
A
Do Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Do Plant in May |
J
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J
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A
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S
Do Plant in September |
O
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D
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| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
Stokesia 'Klaus Jelitto' and wildlife
Stokesia 'Klaus Jelitto' is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Stokesia 'Klaus Jelitto' poisonous?
Stokesia 'Klaus Jelitto' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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