Overview
Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Stokesia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
About
Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' is a bushy, herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Stokesia genus, known for forming evergreen rosettes at its base. It produces vibrant flowers resembling cornflowers, which bloom from spring through summer and are suitable for cutting. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils that are acid to neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, wildlife gardens, and flower borders.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stokesia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst'
- Propagation
- Division in spring, Root cuttings in late winter
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst'?
Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' need?
Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' hardy in the UK?
Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Stokesia laevis 'Amethyst'?
Division in spring, Root cuttings in late winter.
More in the Stokesia genus
- Stokesia laevisStokes' aster
- Stokesia laevis 'Alba'Stokes' aster 'Alba'
- Stokesia laevis 'Blue Star'Stokes' aster 'Blue Star'
- Stokesia laevis 'Blue and White'