Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'

Stokes' Aster

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, rock garden, specimen
Height 12" to 14" / 30cm to 35cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America