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Stokesia laevis Honeysong Purple

Stokes' Aster

This aster produces true purple, daisy-like blooms above a clump of leathery, strap-like, green foliage. Deadheading will increase the bloom time and add colour to the garden all summer long.

  • »  Large, dark purple, daisy-like blooms
  • »  Mounding habit
  • »  Deep green, leathery, strap-like foliage
  • »  Bloom Time: June to frost

1gal
$23.63
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Lavender
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Heat Tolerant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'

Best grown in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Tolerant of drought and hot, humid summers. Remove faded flowers to encourage more buds. Winter wet is a likely cause for dormant season loss.