Purple Pixie stokes’ aster
Stokesia laevis 'Purple Pixie'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Violet blue
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Purple Pixie' stokes’ aster (Stokesia laevis 'Purple Pixie') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator 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. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Violet blue flowers open from early to late summer and again in early autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Obedient plant, and Stargazer lily.