Stoke's Aster

Stokesia laevis

Stoke's Aster

Herbaceous flowering perennial native to a range from the Carolinas to northern Florida and along the Gulf Coast to Louisiana. Named after the 18th century English botanist, Jonathan Stokes.

Blue, cornflower-like florets bloom from fall to spring
Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Height: 1 - 2 ft
Spread: 1 - 2 ft
Category: Flowering Perennial
Color: Blue

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Giverny Gardens

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Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Border or Bed

Does best in raised beds or mixed container gardens. Complement with other butterfly and pollinators attractors such as Salvias, Lantanas, Yellowtops and Scorpion Tail. Feed with a slow-release 14-14-14 granular fertilizer every three months. Deadheading wilted flowers will promote new flowers.