Stokesia ''Honeysong Purple''

Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster

  • 4" royal purple blooms!
  • Deep green mounding foliage
  • Blooms from late summer to mid fall
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Makes an excellent cut flower.

Purchase options for Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$19.00


'Honeysong Purple' sports huge, true royal purple flowers with a hint of red towards the center that darkens as it matures. The contrasting white stamens, purplish stems, and deep green mounding foliage just add to its bountiful charm! Blooms from late summer to mid-fall for gorgeous late-season color. Attracts butterflies, and makes an excellent cut flower.

Attributes
Cut Flower/Foliage
Foliage Color
Green
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Flower Color
Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Summer
Fall
Exposure
Full Sun
Habit
Mounding
Growing Tips for Stokesia ''Honeysong Purple''

Grows best in full sun in rich, well-drained soil. Winter mulch is recommended in Zone 5. Remove spent blooms to promote continued flowering. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Cut back to near ground level in late fall after a hard freeze.