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Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 30 - 35 cm (12 - 14 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' (stoke's aster) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is faded green in colour, medium in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses Border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.