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
Plant Size
2 1/2" Plug(click here to see Image)
 
 
   
Stokesia l. 'Honeysong Purple' has 4" flowers of royal purple with
contrasting white stamens.  Blooms from midsummer to early fall if
deadheaded.  Deep green compact foliage and a heat tolerant.  
Stunning when in bloom.