Honeysong Purple
Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12-15 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 5-10 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, average |
| Soil pH | 5.5-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Purple |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division, seed |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Coreopsis, Echinacea, Salvia |
Where it came from
| Grower | Walters Gardens |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
Maintenance
Divide every 3-4 years in spring.
Cleanup
Cut back foliage after first hard frost.
Notes
Vibrant true-purple blooms stand out in summer borders.