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Stokes Aster - Honeysong Purple
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. The powdery blue flowers bloom from July until frost have a plant height of 14” and a plant spread of 18-24”. ‘Honeysong Purple’ Aster will do best in a full sun area with morning shade and well-drained soil. It should not stay wet while in dormancy. Great for summer color in beds, borders or containers it produces excellent cut flowers. To increase bloom time, deadhead after the first initial flowering. ... get more information
Penstemon - Prairie Splendor The Penstemon ‘Prairie Splendor’ has large flowers of white, rose, lavender and pink with narrow, lance-shaped evergreen foliage. The flowers only last for about four weeks in midsummer but defiantly don’t want to be missed. ‘Prairie Splendor’ has a plant height of 26” and a spread of 18-24”. It is best to plant Penstemon in a full sun location, having a moist, well-drained area. Being drought tolerant, ‘Prairie Splendor’ looks great in a perennial border, in a naturalized setting, in rock gardens or for cuttings. Hummingbirds and butterflies love this perennial, not to mention being deer resistant. |
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