Love this beatiful plant in my central Florida garden. It is the beginning of June and it is doing well. We will have to see how it hold up to the Florida summer. I just have one question, do I need to dead head?
Totally Stoked™ 'Riptide' Stoke's Aster Stokesia laevis
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 2'2"
Spread: 2'8" - 3'
Height: 61cm - 66cm
Spread: 81cm - 91cm

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Details
24 - 26 Inches32 - 36 Inches32 - 36 Inches61cm - 66cm81cm - 91cm81cm - 91cmFeatures
2½-3” flowers are periwinkle blue appear all summer long. Thrives in heat and humidity.
Drought TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesResists:DeerRabbitsNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 26 Inches 61cm - 66cmSpacing:32 - 36 Inches 81cm - 91cmSpread:32 - 36 Inches 81cm - 91cmFlower Colors:BlueFlower Shade:Periwinkle blueFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Best in full sun and well-drained soil. Deadheading extends flowering. Does not like sitting wet in winter.
Totally Stoked™ 'Riptide' Stokesia laevis USPP 36,168, Can PBRAF -
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