Product Description
Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' (4) 1-gallons
Common Name: Stokes' Aster.
Zone: 5 to 10.
Full sun, tolerates filtered sunlight.
Height: 14 inches tall, spread 12 to 15 inches. Herbaceous perennial.
Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' is a stunning perennial that produces large, fluffy, purple flowers resembling cornflowers or thistles.
It is a fantastic addition to gardens, attracting pollinators and providing long-lasting blooms.
- Flowers: The eye-catching, fringed, royal purple flowers are about 4 inches wide with a hint of red in the center that darkens with age. The fluffy blooms have contrasting white stamens that add to their appeal.
- Foliage: The lance-shaped, deep green leaves form a neat, mounding basal rosette. In warmer climates, the foliage may remain evergreen throughout the winter.
- Growth Habit: It forms a clump that typically grows 12-14 inches tall and 12-15 inches wide.
- Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it suitable for various climates.
- Long Bloom Time: It blooms from early summer to mid-fall, providing an extended period of color in the garden.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: It prefers full sun but can tolerate some light shade, especially in hotter climates.
- Soil: It thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate poor, dry soil once established.
- Moisture: It prefers consistent moisture but is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
Uses in the Landscape:
- Borders: Its attractive flowers and neat foliage make it a great addition to perennial borders.
- Cottage Gardens: It blends well with other cottage garden plants, adding a touch of wildflower charm.
- Pollinator Gardens: The large, showy flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.
- Cut Flowers: The long-lasting blooms are excellent for cut flower arrangements.
Additional Tips:
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding.
- Division: It can be divided every few years in spring to maintain plant vigor and propagate new plants.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistance: It is generally deer and rabbit resistant.
Overall, Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' is a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial that provides long-lasting color and attracts pollinators to the garden. Its stunning purple flowers and adaptability make it a popular choice for gardeners of all levels.
(4) 1-gallon containers ready to plant, plants may be trimmed for shipping,
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
