Overview
Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' is a columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Stokesia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid 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 'Klaus Jelitto' (Stokes' aster 'Klaus Jelitto') is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. It has a columnar upright habit with evergreen foliage, growing to a height and spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres over 2 to 5 years. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered aspects, preferring moist but well-drained, acidic loam or sandy soils. Native to parts of the southeastern United States, it provides interest through summer, autumn, and winter.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stokesia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- 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 'Klaus Jelitto'
- Propagation
- Seed, 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 'Klaus Jelitto'?
Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' need?
Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' grow?
Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' hardy in the UK?
Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto' 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 'Klaus Jelitto'?
Seed, Division in spring, Root cuttings in late winter.
