Exposure • Sun • Part sun

Soil Moisture Needs • Dry

Growth Rate in the Garden • Medium

Critter Resistance • Rabbit Resistant • Deer Resistant

Nature Attraction • Butterflies

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer

Bloom Color • Purple

Attributes • Drought Tolerant • Long Blooming • For Bird Lovers • Good Cut Flowers • Rock Garden

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil

Stokesia laevis 'Klaus Jelitto'

Stokes' Aster

Striking 3-4" lavender flowers provide long-blooming color for the garden or summer bouquet. Beautiful in the perennial garden or wildflower planting. Tolerates heat and drought conditions.

Stokesia (sto-kee'-see-uh)

Family: Asteraceae · Common Name: Stokes' Aster

Southeastern U.S. natives have daisylike flowers in shades of violet, blue, yellow and white. Very heat and drought tolerant. A wonderful choice for a summer cut flower arrangement or planted in perennial borders.