Stokes Aster 'Color Wheel'

Color Wheel Stokes Aster is an underutilized perennial that features large flowers that open white and darken over time to lavender and dark purple. Flowering starts in midsummer. Blooms are loved by pollinators and are so profuse they almost entirely cover the plant. 

Stokes Aster grows best in full sun in airy, moist, well-drained soils. Light shade is tolerate but flowering may be reduced. Good drainage is essential for survival, especially over winter. Drought tolerant once established.