Whitecaps Stokes' Aster

Whitecaps Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Whitecaps')

Whitecaps Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Whitecaps') is a long-blooming perennial known for its crisp, white, fringed flowers and neat, mounding habit. This Southeastern U.S. native cultivar brings bright, daisy-like blooms to sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage-style landscapes from early to late summer.

Distinctive Features

Growing 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, Whitecaps forms a compact mound of lance-shaped, dark green foliage that stays tidy throughout the season. From early summer into fall, it produces large, fluffy white flowers with deeply fringed petals and a central cone, resembling asters but blooming well before traditional fall asters. Its flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and beneficial insects.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
• Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
• Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates short dry spells once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

Ideal Uses

• Focal point in pollinator or butterfly gardens
• Front of sunny borders and perennial beds
• Cut flower gardens for fresh summer arrangements
• Mass plantings for a soft white floral display
• Containers and small garden spaces

Low Maintenance Care

• Deadhead to encourage prolonged blooming
• Cut back after flowering to refresh appearance
• Water during prolonged dry periods
• Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds
• Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years to maintain vigor

Why Choose Whitecaps Stokes' Aster

• Bright white blooms add freshness to summer gardens
• Compact form ideal for edging and small spaces
• Attracts pollinators and resists deer
• Long bloom season with minimal care
• A reliable focal point for classic and native-style landscapes

Whitecaps Stokes' Aster provides elegant, long-lasting blooms and dependable garden performance, making it a standout focal point for borders, pollinator habitats, and compact planting areas.