Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' ~ Mel's Blue Stokes' Aster trees Fudingzhu Tea Olive is a

Fudingzhu Tea Olive is a large

COMPANION PLANTS:   Barberry

It is commonly used as a foundation planting

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The canes are upright when young and begin to arch under the weight of its foliage as it ages

Stokesia laevis 'Mel's Blue' ~ Mel's Blue Stokes' Aster trees Fudingzhu Tea Olive is aMel's Blue Stokes Aster is a compact native evergreen perennial with an upright rounded habit and deep green foliage. Fluffy, cornflower like periwinkle blue flowers bloom continuously from mid to late summer. Grows best with full sun and well drained soils. Good drought and heat tolerance. Stokesia laevis are a native host plant for several moths and butterflies, notably the Swallowtail Butterfly. Type: Perennial Origins: Southeast N. America, GA