Stokesia laevis 'Alba' Small & Medium Shrubs a little afternoon shade in

a little afternoon shade in the hottest climates

and the plant asks almost nothing: drought

and thrives on the same fluctuating moisture found at a pond edge or a rain garden that floods and then dries

the dean of Texas native-plant introduction

savory foliage

Stokesia laevis 'Alba' Small & Medium Shrubs a little afternoon shade inStokes Aster is a hardy perennial with dark evergreen leaves which provide beautiful greenery during the winter months. The large daisy type flowers typically bloom in summer and are blue in the typical form but white in this one. These plants are often used in formal gardens and need well drained soil and sunlight. Stokes Aster is native to the southern U. S. but while they are widely cultivated they are uncommon in the wild.