Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster
Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster highlights at a glance!
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Botanical Name
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Brand
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Growing Zones5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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Growth RateModerate
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Mature Height
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Mature Width
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Leaf Color
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Flower Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Summer, Early Fall
Characteristics
Where To Plant
When To Prune
- Early Spring
Water & Moisture Needs
- Moderate
Sunlight Needs
Soil Needs
- Well Drained
Growing Zones 5-9
Exceptional Blooms Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster
- True Royal Purple Flowers
- Blooms Late Summer Through Fall
- Beautiful Cut Flower
- Dark Green Leaves
- Great "Thriller" in Containers
- Butterflies and Beneficial Pollinators Visit Hourly
- Performs Beautifully in High Heat and Full Sun
- Rabbits and Deer Tend to Leave Them Alone
It's impossible to be down or gloomy with these pretty flowers in your garden. The wide, open cups feature frilly petals in a spectacularly rich purple hue with hints of red.
Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong') is a marvelously modern cultivar of a lovely native perennial. Honey bees and butterflies appreciate their long-lasting nectar to wrap up the last of the growing season.
This clump-forming perennial features deep green foliage. The thick, lance-shaped leaves look great all season.
But, it's the four-inch wide, royal purple blooms that really steal the show! The fringed, fine-textured flowers bloom from July until frost; and each vivid purple bloom features a contrasting reddish-pink center.
This compact Aster is an exciting introduction from the late Hosta guru, Alex Summers and his son, Alan, of the former Carroll Gardens. Honeysong Purple is truly one of the most stunning Stokesia on the market, with saturated color.
Give it a planting site in very well-drained soil, with full sun. In the hottest areas, they'll love a little afternoon shade, moderate moisture and mulch over the roots.
Plant this cultivar for impossibly pretty summer color in beds, borders, perennial and cottage gardens. The cut flowers make a beautiful vase of lovely cut flowers.
Even renters can enjoy the serrated blooms! Keep them in garden containers on your balcony to perk up the look of your fall football watch parties.
Don't go without these spectacular native flowering plants to make you smile. Order Honeysong Purple Stokes Aster from Nature Hills today!
