Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' (Stokes' aster 'Klaus Jelitto')

Botanical name

Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'

Other names

Stokes' aster 'Klaus Jelitto', Cornflower aster 'Klaus Jelitto'

Genus

Stokesia Stokesia

Variety or Cultivar

'Klaus Jelitto' _ 'Klaus Jelitto' is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with elliptic to lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and, from summer into autumn, large, fringed, pale blue flowers on upright stems.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect flower stem, Rosette

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Colour

Flower

Pale-blue in Summer; Pale-blue in Autumn

Foliage

Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn

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How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest free.

Diseases

Generally disease free.

General care

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering.

Propagation methods

Division, Root cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' (Stokes' aster 'Klaus Jelitto') will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Wildlife

Cultivation

Grows best in fertile, moist but well-drained, light, acid soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade. Prone to rot in damp, heavy soil. In areas with severe winters, protect with a deep, dry mulch in autumn.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Well-drained, Moist but well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, East, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5