Stokesia laevis

Stokes' Aster

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5B - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, pink, purple, white, yellow
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, rock garden, specimen
Height 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf, semi-evergreen
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 Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing