The most important thing to remember with this plant is to deadhead spent blooms quickly, before they go to seed. Doing so ensures months of continuous blooming. This plant has moderate water requirements and is self-sufficient once established. Thin out from time to time.

Needing to draw in some pollinators? Not enough butterflies in your life? Stoke's Aster can help. The purple cornflower-like blooms call out to bees, butteflies, birds.... Long-lasting blooms appear all summer and into fall. And do they appear! With a width of 2-4 inches in diameter, each flower gets noticed.