Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster

Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple')

Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple') is a vibrant, long-blooming perennial prized for its striking deep violet-purple flowers and its ability to attract pollinators. With its sturdy, upright habit and extended bloom time, this variety adds rich color and texture to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial plantings.

Distinctive Features

'Honeysong Purple' is known for its large, frilly, deep purple-blue flowers that measure up to 4 inches across. Blooming from early to late summer, the blooms sit atop compact, bushy foliage, creating a dense, upright clump. Its strong stems and long-lasting flowers make it a standout in both garden beds and cut flower arrangements. This variety grows 12 to 18 inches tall and spreads 18 to 24 inches, maintaining a neat and clump-forming habit.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to light partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil.
• Water: Moderate watering; drought-tolerant once established.
• Humidity: Adapts well to different climates with good air circulation.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9, making it widely adaptable.

Ideal Uses

• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.
• Perennial Borders: Provides rich color and long-lasting blooms.
• Rock Gardens: Thrives in well-drained, sandy soils.
• Mass Plantings: Creates a dramatic effect when grouped together.
• Cut Flower Gardens: Produces excellent, long-lasting blooms for arrangements.

Low Maintenance Care

Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster is a resilient, easy-care perennial that thrives with minimal upkeep.

• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; tolerates drought once mature.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
• Fertilizing: Benefits from a light feeding in early spring.
• Pest and Disease Resistance: Deer and rabbit resistant; generally pest-free.
• Winter Care: Cut back dead foliage in late fall or early spring.

Why Choose Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster?

Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster delivers bold color, long-lasting blooms, and exceptional garden performance, making it a must-have for pollinator-friendly landscapes.

• Deep Purple Blooms: Provides a rich, jewel-toned accent.
• Compact and Well-Branched: Forms a neat, clumping habit.
• Attracts Pollinators: A valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies.
• Drought-Tolerant and Hardy: Thrives in dry conditions with minimal care.
• Low Maintenance: Requires little attention once established.

For a long-blooming, easy-care perennial with vivid purple flowers, Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple') is an outstanding choice.