Alba stokes’ aster
Stokesia laevis 'Alba'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 18 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Alba' stokes’ aster (Stokesia laevis 'Alba') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and meadows. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. White flowers open from early to late summer and again in early autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Culver’s root, and Hardy hibiscus.