Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' PP23090, Stokes' Aster heat tolerant The undertones of the flowers

The undertones of the flowers work well with many color schemes while beguiling both late-season insects and bi-pedal garden visitors alike

but the red flames of 'Paradise' or 'Brett's Beauty' are a bit too Matador for you

lighter on the reverse

)Minimum temperature: -10° F

leaves turn brilliant red

Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' PP23090, Stokes' Aster heat tolerant The undertones of the flowersFlowers spring through summer with up to 4 inch wide, periwinkle, aster like blooms. Additional blooms are encouraged by deadheading. Basal rosettes of lush green lanceolate leaves, with smaller leaved stalks, can be evergreen in warmer climates with mild winters. Easy to grow as long as there is good drainage in winter, established plants can tolerate some drought but generally prefer moisture (found in wet sandy meadows, lowlands, and ditches in its