Stokesia laevis ‘Mel’s Blue’- Stoke’s Aster

From Plants Nouveau:

Usually, you have to get down on your knees to fully see the beauty of a Stoke’s aster bloom. Not this new selection!  Mels Blue comes to us from a nursery in The Netherlands and it’s an in your face kind of Stoke’s aster. Super large, highly visible, brightly colored blooms stand out well against the deep, grass green foliage to make for a stunning display in any garden. What I like about this one is the upright habit.  It is loaded with blooms that open over a long period of time and will provide continual color for months in your garden or in mixed containers.