Perennials

Stokesia laevis 'Color Wheel'

Color Wheel Stokes’ aster

Stokes’ aster showing fresh open flowers. This photograph does not identify the Color Wheel cultivar. Dinesh Valke from Thane, India / CC BY-SA 2.0.

Flowers open white, then deepen through lavender to purple, displaying several colors together. Divide mature clumps as needed.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: About 2 ft. tall × About 2 ft. wide
Water: Moderate; well drained
Hardiness: USDA zones 5–9 (species range)
Bloom: White to purple; late spring–summer.

Sizes & prices

#1$16.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Tolerant once established.
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged soil.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Bees, Butterflies

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivar of a southeastern U.S. native species.

Sources & photo credits

University of Florida IFAS Extension

University of Georgia Extension

NC State Extension

Photo: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India / CC BY-SA 2.0; resized and converted to WebP · CC BY-SA 2.0

Image notes: Stokes’ aster showing fresh open flowers. This photograph does not identify the Color Wheel cultivar. Dinesh Valke from Thane, India / CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and converted to WebP.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.