Height:

18.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Drought Tolerant Easy To Grow Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America

Stokes' Asters perform best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can adapt to dry or moist conditions, but cannot tolerate standing water. Deadheading spent flower stalks often prolongs flowering. Once flowering is finished, plants can be cut back to the basal foliage if fresh new growth is desired. Winter mulch is recommended in zone 5.

Growing Temperature:

60-70° F days / 55-60° F nights

Holding Temperature:

50-60° F

Soil PH:

5.5-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1-1.25 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed 125 - 150 ppm N at each watering.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Not all varieties require vernalization, but will lower well under a wider range of light intensities and photoperiods following a cold treatment. It is recommended to provide at least 10 weeks of temperatures below 45° F.

Pests & Diseases:

Generally pest free. Avoid overwatering as it may lead to crown or root rot.

Potting & Timing:

Use well-drained media to keep plants from remaining too wet. Small plugs can be planted late summer to bulk prior to vernalization.

Moisture:

Keep soil evenly moist, avoiding excessively dry or wet media.

Planting Level:

Top of plug should be level with the soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Often not required, but if needed sprays of 2000 ppm Daminozide/1000 ppm Cycocel or Daminozide alone at 5000 ppm are effective.

Growth regulator rates are suggestions but may vary due to time of year, region and water quality. Trialing is always recommended before applying to an entire crop.

Lighting:

Stokesia flower quicker under long day conditions. High light levels are best.

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