Stokesia (Stokesia Laevis White Star) - A wonderful 12 - 16 inch dwarf hardy, drought tolerant perennial which produces lovely bright white with a pink touch, 3 - 4 inch flowers from mid Spring until early Fall. Butterflies love them and they make long-lasting cut flowers. Looks great at the front of borders, in cutting gardens, xeriscape landscaping, or in containers. White Star Stokesia grows as a perennial in USDA Zones 5 - 9. Aster-like, (this is why this garden plant is also known as Stokes Aster) large flowerheads held terminally on upright stems.

As with most perennials you will not get heavy blooms in the first year after sowing these flower seeds; however some flowers first year when started early. Much heavier bloom second season. Grows best in full sun in coler climates and part shade in hotter climates. Stokesia is widely adapted across the U.S. and tolerates a variety of soils, but they need to be well drained. Evergreen in warm climates, semi-evergreen in cold winter areas. Deer and rabbits are known to avoid stokes aster.