Wyoming stokes’ aster
Stokesia laevis 'Wyoming'
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
- Blue
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Wyoming' stokes’ aster (Stokesia laevis 'Wyoming') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, cottage 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. Blue flowers open from early to late summer and again in early autumn. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Big bluestem, Casa Blanca lily, and Ox-eye daisy.