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Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'

$1599
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  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Stokes' Aster
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 12-14 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 12-15 Inches

Outstanding purple flowers are fabulous against the lance-shaped green leaves. They have an excellent extended bloom time. Flowers are fluffy and similar to cornflowers. The leaves are in rosettes along the stem and will remain evergreen throughout the winter in warmer climates. They are deer and rabbit resistant, and stand up well to heat and drought, once established. Adds a burst of color to the landscape. Named for Jonathan Stokes, an English physician and botanist. Native to the Southeast U.S.

Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Nature Attraction: Bees, Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Notable Features: Native, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Growth Habit: Mounding

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc

Homeowner Growing Tips

Grow in full sun, in fertile, acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Amend with compost before planting. Avoid heavy soils and excessive winter moisture. Deadhead to promote continued flower production. Mulch for the winter in Zone 5. Divide in spring, if desired.

Delivery and Shipping

Our current processing time is 1-3 business days. See map at the bottom of the product page for transit time once shipped.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Available For Preorder Only

Plants will begin shipping March 31, 2025. See the map below for more accurate shipping times.

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Your order will be scheduled for shipment based on the last frost date in your area as indicated by this map and on the maturity of the plants themselves. If you would prefer a different ship date, please include that in the notes of your order.

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Sibby P
Fantastic Plant

I was really impressed in the size of the plant and it looked beautiful. It was planted quickly and a flower opened up the other day. So happy with their products.

Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'
Romence Gardens

Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'

$1599
  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: Stokes' Aster
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: Summer-Fall
  • Garden Height: 12-14 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 12-15 Inches

Outstanding purple flowers are fabulous against the lance-shaped green leaves. They have an excellent extended bloom time. Flowers are fluffy and similar to cornflowers. The leaves are in rosettes along the stem and will remain evergreen throughout the winter in warmer climates. They are deer and rabbit resistant, and stand up well to heat and drought, once established. Adds a burst of color to the landscape. Named for Jonathan Stokes, an English physician and botanist. Native to the Southeast U.S.

Uses: Beds, Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Cut Flower, Landscapes, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Nature Attraction: Bees, Butterflies
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Notable Features: Native, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant
Growth Habit: Mounding

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc
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