| Common Name: |
Stoke's Aster |
| Scientific Name: |
Stokesia laevis |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Stokes aster, Cornflower Aster |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Evergreen perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Violet blue flowers |
| Bloom Size: |
to 2 1/2 in. diameter |
| Bloom Shape: |
Cornflower-like, violet blue flowers, each with notched rays surrounding a pincushion center of feathery disk florets |
| Bloom Season: |
Early to mid-summer (sometimes with a fall re-bloom) |
| Foliage Description: |
Medium green leaves (to 6 in. long). Stem leaves are stalkless and smaller than basal leaves. Leaves are evergreen in warm winter climates |
| Height of Plant: |
1-2 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1-1 1/2 ft. |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 5 - 9 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
High |
| Moisture Requirement(s): |
Likes plenty of moisture |
| Soil Type: |
Moist, well-drained soil; coastal plains, bogs, pine savannah, and open woodlands |
| Soil pH: |
Acidic soil |
| Native Range: |
Southeastern United States |
| Usage: |
Attracts butterflies |
| Propagation: |
Sow in situ |
| Maintenance: |
Low |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |