Stokesia Laevis Klaus Jelitto - Pale Lilac

Product Description Of Stokesia Laevis Klaus Jelitto - Pale Lilac

Common Name: Stokes' Aster / Cornflower Aster
Botanical Name: Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'
Flower Colour: Pale Lilac
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Origin: Native to the southeastern United States.

Bring soft colour and timeless charm to your garden with Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'. This beautiful flowering perennial is admired for its large, daisy-like blooms in delicate pale lilac shades, with distinctive fringed petals that create a lovely, textured appearance.

Flowering through the warmer months, its elegant blooms rise above a neat clump of attractive green foliage, adding colour and interest to garden beds, borders and decorative containers.

Loved by bees and butterflies, Stokes' Aster is a wonderful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens. Its graceful flowers also make lovely cut flowers, bringing a touch of the garden indoors.

🌱 Care Guide

☀️ Light
Prefers full sun to partial shade. A sunny position encourages stronger growth and more abundant flowering.

💧 Water
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it can tolerate short dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture. Avoid waterlogged soil.

💦 Humidity
Adaptable to average outdoor humidity. Good airflow helps maintain healthy foliage.

🌡️ Temperature
Grows well in temperate to warm conditions. It is relatively frost tolerant once established, but protect young plants from severe frost.

🪴 Soil
Prefers fertile, well-draining soil. Avoid heavy, poorly drained conditions, as excessive moisture can cause root problems.

🌿 Fertiliser
Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and flowering.

✂️ Pruning
Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back old foliage when needed.

🐾 Pet Friendly
Generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs.