Totally Stoked 'Riptide'
Stokesia laevis 'Riptide'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 24-26 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, sandy or loamy |
| Soil pH | 6.5 - 7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Green |
| Bloom | Blue, Purple |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Seed, division |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Coreopsis, Echinacea |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadheading extends flowering. Does not like sitting wet in winters.
Maintenance
Divide every 3-4 years in spring.
Cleanup
Leave foliage for winter protection, clean up in early spring.
Notes
Clifton Park NY (Zone 5b) provides 1000+ chilling hours annually, fully satisfying this plant's requirements. 'Riptide' is an excellent late summer bloomer.