Dee's Gardens
Common Name
Stokes Aster
Botanical Name
Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'
Zones
5,6,7,8,9
Light
Requirements
Full Sun
Water Needs
Average to Low
Soil
Average well drained
Height
14-20"
Spread
12-15"
Critter
Attracts Butterflies  Deer & Rabbit Resistant
Other
 Stokesia can adapt to dry or moist
conditions, but cannot tolerate standing
water.  Winter mulch is recommended in
Zone 5
 
 
 
 
   
Stokesia l. 'Honeysong Purple' has 4" flowers of royal purple with
contrasting white stamens.  Blooms from late summer to early fall if
deadheaded.  Deep green compact foliage and a heat tolerant.  
Stunning when in bloom.