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Stoke's
ASTER
Stokesia
Description:
Stokesia is a native North American wildflower. It has been grown for many
years for its beautiful flowers and ease of culture. Blooming from midsummer
to early fall (if deadheaded), it is a tremendous accent to yellow, pink, or
white mums and other late bloomers. |
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| Common Name: |
Stoke's Aster |
| Botanical
Name: |
Stokesia |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Performs best in well-drained
soil. It can adapt to dry or moist conditions, but cannot tolerate standing
water. |
| Light
Requirements: |
Stokes' Asters perform best
in full sun |
| Attributes: |
Drought Tolerant • Container
• Mass Plant • Cut flower or foliage • Border, deer resistant, rabbit
resistant, attracts butterflies |
| Pests: |
-- |
| Diseases: |
-- |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Tickseed,
Daylily, Yarrow,
Lamb's Ear, Baby's Breath |
| Care: |
Deadheading spent flower stalks often
prolongs flowering. Once flowering is finished, plants can be cut back to
the basal foliage if fresh new growth is desired. Winter mulch is
recommended in zone 5.
Planting Instructions:
Perennials |
| Varieties:
This variety listing is for
informational purposes only,
it is not a catalog.
To view our catalog or availability, click
here
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Stokesia 'Blue Danube'
Stoke's Aster
zones 5-9
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| Description:
Reminiscent of the Blue Danube River, this selection produces large
lavender-blue flowers measuring 4-5 inches across. They are wonderful in
fresh bouquets. The deep green foliage is neatly mounding. |
| Bloom
Color: |
Lavender-blue |
| Bloom
Time: |
Mid Summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
12-18" |
| Spread: |
12-15" |
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Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple'
Stoke's Aster
zones 5-9
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| Description:
'Honeysong Purple' sports true royal purple flowers with a hint of red
towards the center that darkens as it ages. The contrasting white stamens
and purple-tinged stems add to its appeal. The individual flowers measure 4
inches across and have petals with deeply serrated edges. They are wonderful
in fresh bouquets. The deep green foliage is neatly mounding. |
| Bloom Color: |
Royal Purple |
| Bloom Time: |
Mid summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
14" |
| Spread: |
12-15" |
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Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick'
Stoke's Aster
zones 5-9
|
| Description:
Named after the plantswoman who discovered it, Peachie Saxton of
Mississippi, this variety produces the typical lavender-blue stokesia
flowers. However, it blooms much longer and a bit later than the other
types. It has an upright habit and healthy-looking, deep green foliage that
remains attractive all season. Its longer stems make it a good variety for
cut flowers. A solid performer in the landscape. |
| Bloom Color: |
Lavender-blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Mid-summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
18" |
| Spread: |
18-24" |
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