Stokesia x 'Color Wheel'
Stokesia
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Stokesia (Stokesia x 'Color Wheel') - Description
Opens white and transforms to dark purple. Large, 3" flowers emerge white and transform to a beautiful dark-purple in late summer. A deer resistant native. Ht: 24". Zones 5-8.
Stokesia (Stokesia x 'Color Wheel') - Blooming
Blooms come in the summer and early autumn. They come in blue, purplish blue, or white, and tend to be 3-4 in. across. Deadhead to lengthen the flowering period.
Stokesia (Stokesia x 'Color Wheel') - Growth
Erect perennial. Stokesia will grow to be about 1 frac12;-2 ft. tall. Grows best in full sun. Works well in a herbaceous border in a sunny site. The flowers are suitable for cutting.
Stokesia (Stokesia x 'Color Wheel') - Planting
Plant does well in pots. Propagate from the seed. Sow in fall, in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate by division in spring, or from root cuttings in late winter or early spring.
Stokesia (Stokesia x 'Color Wheel') - Pest
Caterpillars. Stokesia is also prone to leaf spot.
Stokesia (Stokesia x 'Color Wheel') - Interesting facts
There is only 1 known species of Stokesia, native to the South Eastern United States. It is found growing on moist, acidic soil in coniferous woods.
Stokesia (Stokesia x 'Color Wheel') - Soil and irrigation
Stokesia is not fussy about soil but does require being watered regularly. Does best in light, rich, acidic soil that is well-draining yet moist. Plants will rot in damp, heavy soils.
