Stokes Aster plant profile
Stokesia laevis
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Stokes Aster
Stokes aster is a SE-US native perennial best planted in spring, the standard window for hardy perennials. Clemson notes it grows best in full sun in moist, well-drained, organically rich soil and blooms from May through July, extendable into early fall by deadheading.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Stokes Aster in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5 to 9Find my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Stokes Aster
Clemson Cooperative Extension, Home & Garden Information Center. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.