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Stokesia Honeysong Purple
Stokesia Honeysong Purple
Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' is a compact, drought-tolerant perennial known for its large, vibrant purple blooms and evergreen foliage that adds year-round texture. Perfect for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and containers, this deer-resistant beauty attracts butterflies and offers long-lasting summer color with minimal maintenance.
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Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' (Purple Stokes’ Aster) is a stunning perennial wildflower prized for its rich, royal purple blooms and long-lasting performance in sunny gardens. This compact cultivar features large, fringed, daisy-like flowers that measure up to 3 inches across and bloom profusely from early summer into fall. Each vibrant flower sits atop sturdy stems above a neat clump of lance-shaped, evergreen foliage, making it an excellent choice for front-of-border plantings, pollinator gardens, and cottage-style landscapes. The deep, saturated color of ‘Honeysong Purple’ stands out beautifully against green backdrops and pairs well with ornamental grasses and other summer bloomers.
Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, humidity, and even short periods of drought once established. This low-maintenance perennial is a great performer in USDA zones 5–9, offering not only color but also resilience in a variety of garden settings. It attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits—making it ideal for eco-friendly and low-fuss landscapes. Whether used in perennial borders, native plantings, or naturalized garden edges, ‘Honeysong Purple’ provides bold color and reliable performance from mid to late season.
Compact in size—typically growing 12 to 18 inches tall and wide—Stokesia ‘Honeysong Purple’ is also a great candidate for containers and small-space gardens. Its upright habit and extended bloom time make it an eye-catching addition to patio planters or sunny balcony beds. With its showy flowers, evergreen base, and pollinator-friendly nature, Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' delivers bold color, garden versatility, and season-spanning appeal in one compact package.
| Hardiness Zone: | 5-9 |
|---|---|
| Mature Height: | 1 to 2 Feet |
| Mature Width: | 1 to 2 Feet |
| Classification: | Perennial |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Habit: | Upright, clump forming |
| Flower Color: | purple |
| Flowering Season: | Summer to late fall |
| Foliage: | Green, glossy |
| Soil Condition: | Prefers dry, average to sandy soil |
| Water Requirements: | Water well until established. |
| Uses: | Extremely attractive when used as a focal point in the mixed border, mass planting. Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds. |
How to Care for Stokesia Honeysong Purple
Before you purchase your Stokesia Honeysong Purple, be sure to read the recommended care instructions to ensure your plant remains happy and healthy for years to come!
What is the best Light for my Stokesia Honeysong Purple?
Stokesia Honeysong Purple perennials thrive in full sun to partially shaded gardens or landscapes. We recommend planting your Stokesia Honeysong Purple in a location that can receive 6 to 8 hours of sunlight each day with some midday shade. Morning and evening sunlight is less harsh and better for your plants to receive than the intense midday sunshine. The more sunlight your plant gets, the more vibrant its flowers will be. However, too much sunlight could scorch your plant's blossoms and foliage.
What is the best Soil for Stokesia Honeysong Purple Plants?
Stokesia Honeysong Purple plants thrive best in humus-rich, moist, moderately fertile, well-draining soil conditions. They are not too fussy about soils as long as they are kept moist. Do not let your plant's soil dry out in the summer or winter. If their soil dries out, they could be susceptible to diseases or begin to wilt and look leggy. However, make sure they are in well-draining soil because if their soil is not well-draining, you could overwater your plants. If your plants are overwatered, they could get root rot disease, and if that is not taken care of quickly, it will kill your plants.
How Often Should I Water my Stokesia Honeysong Purple Plant?
Stokesia Honeysong Purple perennials must have consistently moist soil conditions. Meaning you should water your plants regularly. Be sure not to overwater your plants; if they are in well-draining soil, this shouldn't be an issue. Well-draining soil will allow any excess water to escape from your plant, so it does not sit in standing water. If that occurs, your plant could get root rot disease and die. Before the winter, give your plant a good, deep watering and surround the base with a layer of mulch. Doing so will help your plant stay moist during its growth dormancy period.
When Should I Fertilize my Stokesia Honeysong Purple Plant?
Stokesia Honeysong Purple perennials do not require frequent fertilization. However, feel free to sprinkle small amounts of any all-purpose garden fertilizer in the early spring. We recommend any 10-10-10 fertilizer to feed your plants. Avoid over-fertilizing your plants, too much fertilizer could burn their roots. If you do not catch root burn quickly, it will run up your plant and burn its flowers and leaves. Also, do not fertilize your plant in the winter. The winter is their growth dormancy period, and they will not require any fertilizer at this time.
