Stokesia Laevis

What a GORGEOUS colour Karen! Added to faves . . .

Yes, that's what I think Sheila. It is so reliable and the colour is quite un-autumnal!

Beautiful...:>)

Lovely Karen....:>)

I think the buds on these are as nice as the flowers themselves.

Another good feature of this one Scottish!

Gorgeous, lovely colour for the Autumn, is it from the Aster family?

Super!

a little stunner of a plant.

Thanks eveyone...Carole, I think it has to be

from the Aster family....let's check it out...

from the BBC...

Common Name: Stokes' aster
Genus: Stokesia
Species: laevis
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Moist
Height: 60cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to divide plants: March to May
Flowering period: July to October

Lovely but mine has been very unreliable over 4 years. I think I will try to move it again and see if it improves.

Btw Stunning photo!

Thanks! :D I have one clump in the garden with absolutely no flowers on it at all, weird!

Just read this again and 'Acid' may be the key to my problem. I will try potting it in the right compost and see what happens.

Ah, yes, good point!

Absolutely gorgeous colour, would go lovely with my yellow rudbeckias, gonna try and get one at my local g.c.
specially as it easy to grow!:-)

Yes, Gralew, this is a plant that I think deserves to be more widely grown than it is. I saw a pale yellow one in my local nursery last week, but I resisted!