Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple')

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 9b
Plant Height:	12-14 inches
Plant Spread:	12-14 inches
Leaves:	Evergreen Semi-evergreen
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Purple
Bloom Size:	3"-4"
Flower Time:	Summer Late summer or early fall
Uses:	Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees Butterflies
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant
Containers:	Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Tolerates poor soil

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Posted by Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 27, 2014 11:45 AM concerning plant:

Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis) 'Honeysong Purple' produces intense lavender-blue blooms in mid to late summer and into the early fall. Stokes' Aster is a good source of nectar for late season pollinators, and attracts butterflies and bees. A native of the southeastern United States, it has special value to native bees. 'Honeysong Purple' does well in full sun with well-drained soil.

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Stokesia Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple')