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    Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple'

    Also Known As

    • Good-N-Purple Stoke's Aster

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple' plant details

    Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cutting garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: acidic, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful purple selection of this tough perennial. Large, 3-4" cornflower-like daisies are born in summer on this durable and reliable US native perennial. Multiplies slowly to form a tidy clump and may reseed under good conditions. Protect with a deep mulch in USDA Cold Hardiness zones 5-6. Item # 9264

    By: Almost Eden

    The shingled purple "asters" of this eastern wildflower bloom on 12-18" stems for most of the summer; an easy, drought-tolerant perennial for border where butterflies ; bouquet makers will also enjoy it. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple' plant

    How to Grow Stokesia laevis 'Good-N-Purple'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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