Stoke's aster

Plant Type

Herbaceous Wildflower

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-2 ft. tall
1-1.5 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Deer, Drought

Inolerant of

Poorly Drained Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Planting Notes

Provide 1 ft spacing.

Plants/Diseases

No significant disease or pest issues.

Wildlife Benefits

Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects

Leaves

Leaves rosulate or alternate, lanceolate with entire leaf margins; 3-6 inches long.

Flowers

Large heads with purple/lavender ray flowers.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

5, 6, 7, 8

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture

Dry, Medium, Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Moist pinelands.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Apparently Secure (G4)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Rare in the coastal plain. Very rare in the rest of South Carolina.