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‘Honeysong Purple’ sports true royal purple flowers with a hint of red towards the center that darkens as it ages. The contrasting white stamens and purple-tinged stems add to its appeal. The individual flowers measure 4 inches across and have petals with deeply serrated edges. They are wonderful in fresh bouquets. The deep green foliage is neatly mounding.
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Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates filtered sunlight, but prefers full sun. Prefers moist, sandy soils, but has surprisingly good drought and heat tolerance. Wet soil in winter is the main cause of death for this plant. A well-drained soil is essential. Deadhead individual spent flowers and remove spent flowering stems to encourage additional bloom. Plants can be cut back to basal foliage after bloom.
| Common Name | Honeysong Purple Stokes' Aster |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple' |
| Container/Amount | 1 Quart |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Sun |
| Height | 1 to 1.5' |
| Width | 1 to 1.5' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late Spring |
| Flower Color | purple |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | No |
