Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis)
Blooms in full sun to part shade.
Average water needs.
Size: 1-2 ft tall x .5-1 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Stoke's aster, also known as stokesia, is a striking purple wildflower. It likes average to moist soil conditions. If you provide it with enough afternoon shade, it can tolerate more drought-like conditions. After blooming, it will reseed and produce more little flowers. Its light purple blooms are attractive to little bees and butterflies, and it is a beautiful cut flower!
http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=816
Average water needs.
Size: 1-2 ft tall x .5-1 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring and Summer
Stoke's aster, also known as stokesia, is a striking purple wildflower. It likes average to moist soil conditions. If you provide it with enough afternoon shade, it can tolerate more drought-like conditions. After blooming, it will reseed and produce more little flowers. Its light purple blooms are attractive to little bees and butterflies, and it is a beautiful cut flower!
http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/Plant.aspx?id=816
