- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 24 - 26 Inches
- Mature Spread 32 - 36 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Lovely flowers that bloom all summer long and a low-maintenance care regime make the Riptide Stokes Aster a good pick for a landscape. The flowers of the Stokesia laevis 'Riptide' measure 2-½-3 inches across and have frilly petals in a shade of periwinkle blue. The large outer petals are evenly spaced and feature deeply scalloped ends, creating a fringe-like appearance. The inner petals have the same shape but are much smaller and more densely spaced, giving the flowers an almost fuzzy texture.
The dense, mounded, well-branched growth habit gives this plant a full form. Feature the Riptide Stokes Aster in a border or mixed bed. The stunning flowers create a breathtaking mass planting, or use this Aster as a filler in a container. Trim some of the flowers to include in arrangements. As a North American native, the Riptide Stokes Aster is easy to maintain. This beauty thrives in intense summer weather; increased heat and humidity are not an issue. Foragers like rabbits and deer leave this plant alone, while pollinators like bees and butterflies seek it out.
Riptide Stokes Aster Care
Plant the Riptide Stokes Aster in full sun because this beauty needs at least six hours of sunlight. This perennial is adaptable to most soil types, but fertile, moist, well-drained soil with an acidic to neutral pH will provide the best results. Water consistently for the first couple of months. Established plants are drought tolerant, but water during a dry spell to support continued blooming. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant to retain moisture and provide nutrients. A light application of slow-release fertilizer will support the plant throughout the growing season.
Pinch new growth starting in the spring to encourage a full, bushy plant. Remove spent flowers or deadhead the plant to extend the blooming cycle. Trim all growth to ground level in the fall.
Riptide Stokes Aster Spacing
Mature plants reach 24 to 26 inches tall and 32 to 36 inches wide. Create a dense border by spacing plants 32 to 36 inches apart from center to center.
Riptide Stokes Aster Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 24 - 26 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 32 - 36 Inches |
| Spacing: 32 - 36 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Blue |
| Flower Description: Periwinkle blue |
| Bloom Period: Mid to Late Summer, Early Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Riptide Stokes Aster |
| Other Name(s): Stoke's Aster |
| Scientific Name: Stokesia laevis 'Riptide' PPAF CPBRAF |
- SKU:
- STORT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer
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