species 4,288 observations

Stokes' Aster

Stokesia laevis

Field notes

Supports All

53 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Margined Leatherwing Beetle, Spotted Cucumber Beetle, Transverse-banded Flower Fly, Tumbling Ragdoll 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Poey's Furrow Bee, Fiery Skipper, Silver-spotted Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 49

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium High
Soil pH: Acid
Drought tolerant: No
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits Wet soil
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.