Omega Skyrocket stokes’ aster
Stokesia laevis 'Omega Skyrocket'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2.5 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White to pale blue
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Omega Skyrocket' stokes’ aster (Stokesia laevis 'Omega Skyrocket') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. 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 to pale blue flowers open from early to late summer and again in early autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Switchgrass, Little bluestem, and Quick Fire panicle hydrangea.