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Botanical Name |
Stokesia laevis ‘Elf’ |
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Common Name |
Dwarf Stoke's Aster |
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Type |
Perennial |
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Bloom Time |
Summer to Fall |
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Exposure |
Sun |
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Flower Color |
Lavender - blue |
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Size |
8 In by 10 to 12 In. |
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Comment |
fringed violet-blue outer petals with
lacy lavender to near white inner petals for an overall
two-toned effect that is almost iridescent. |
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Fragrant |
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Drought Tolerant |
yes |
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Care |
Deadheading will lengthen bloom time.
Deadhead to lateral buds and then remove entire flower stalk
when bloom is finished. Cut off dead foliage in spring. |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
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Walnut Tolerant |
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Deer Resistant |
yes |
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Fall Color |
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Fruit |
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Hummingbirds |
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Growth Rate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
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Foliage |
Semi-Evergreen |
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Native |
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Groundcover |
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Bark |
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Wet Areas |
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Zone |
5 |
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