Stoke’s Aster

Planted July 5, 2025

Names

Common Names
Stokes' aster, cornflower aster

Growth

Height
4–20 inches
Spread
6-18 inches
Growth Rate
1-2 feet per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
Lavender, blue, pink, purple, white, or yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally Full Sun, tolerates Partial Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type
Light, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
Soil Drainage
Well-drained, preferably light and sandy soil to prevent waterlogging, especially during winter.
Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Summer and Fall
Bloom Time
Summer and Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

References