Stokesia laevis
Stokes’ Aster is a hardy, 1–2 ft perennial known for its large, fringed purple-blue flowers. It is a reliable bloomer that provides color from spring all the way through fall. This plant thrives in part sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It grows in tidy clumps that are easy to divide every few years. It’s a great choice for borders and is excellent at attracting bees and butterflies.
Stokesia laevis
Stokes’ Aster is a hardy, 1–2 ft perennial known for its large, fringed purple-blue flowers. It is a reliable bloomer that provides color from spring all the way through fall. This plant thrives in part sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It grows in tidy clumps that are easy to divide every few years. It’s a great choice for borders and is excellent at attracting bees and butterflies.
Perennial, can be divided
Part sun, 1-2 ft
Average to moist (well-drained) soils
Showy large light purple/blue flowers.
Blooms spring through fall.
Attracts pollinators.
