Stokes' Aster

Stunning flowers open soft blue and mature to a rich, deep purple. Lovely in summer bouquets. Beautiful in the perennial garden or wildflower planting with verbenas and artemisia. Remove faded flowers for best reblooming. Heat and drought tolerant.

Companion Plants

Balloon Flower

Russian Sage

Yarrow

Plant Details

Common name

Stokes' Aster
Botanical name

Stokesia laevis
Variety

Purple Parasols
Zone

USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light

Sun
Height

12-18" (31-46 cm)
Habit

Mounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Purple
Bloom Time

Summer-fall
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Alexis J.'s collection
Andrea M.'s Collection

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