Stokes Aster - Honeysong Purple

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Stokes Aster - Honeysong Purple

It should not stay wet while in dormancy. ‘Honeysong Purple’ Aster will do best in a full sun area with morning shade and well-drained soil. The powdery blue flowers bloom from July until frost have a plant height of 14” and a plant spread of 18-24”. The Aster Honeysong Purple, 'Stokesia laevis', has leathery, strap-like leaves that form a clump at the base with huge true royal purple daisy-like flowers with a hint of red at the end of the stem. To increase bloom time, deadhead after the first initial flowering. Great for summer color in beds, borders or containers it produces excellent cut flowers. ... additional information

 

Hibiscus - Crown Jewels - UPSS 11,857 P2 It is best to plant this Hibiscus in a full sun area and it will tolerate most soil types. The Hibiscus 'Crown Jewels', is the smallest of the Flemings series. All of these features make it one of the finest. 'Crown Jewels' looks wonderful with grasses, as a background plant or with Hibiscus 'Old Yells' and Hibiscus 'Torchy' or as an alternative plant to Hibiscus 'Disco Belles'. With a plant height of 2' and 10" blooms, it is one not to miss. 'Crown Jewels' took over 20 years to develop and refine the species and one can see why. (UPSS 11,857 P2). The creamy white flowers have red centers and dark violet 'maple-cut' leaves.

Stokes Aster - Honeysong Purple