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    Perennial

    Stokes' Aster

    Stokesia laevis

    SC NativeLow Maintenance

    🌱 Growing Conditions

    Sun RequirementsFull Sun to Part Shade
    Water NeedsLow to Moderate
    Soil PreferencesWell-drained; does not tolerate wet winter soils
    Mature Size12-18" x 12-18"

    🍂 Seasonal Interest

    Bloom Time & ColorJune-September; blue, lavender, or white (cultivar dependent)
    Fall ColorEvergreen basal rosette
    Wildlife ValuePollinators and butterflies

    🏡 Landscape Notes

    Landscape UsePerennial borders, native gardens, edging, rock gardens

    Special Features

    South Carolina native; fringed cornflower-like blooms; evergreen basal foliage; long bloom season; deer resistant; drought tolerant once established

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