Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis) Size:1 Gallon Berries are edible and leaves

Berries are edible and leaves are purported to make an excellent insect repellant

Beyond its edible fruit

A fall bloomer

and other pollinators will appreciate having a place to hydrate in hot summer months – just be sure to change the water out daily to prevent bacteria from accumulating

It is now one of Florida's most endangered insects with a single remaining population of less than 100 individuals in the Florida Keys

Stoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis) Size:1 Gallon Berries are edible and leavesStoke's Aster (Stokesia laevis) is a perennial that can grow approximately 1 to 1. 5 feet with a spread of 6 inches to one foot. This is a very showy, periwinkle purple flowers that blooms regularly from May to September and potentially year round, if planted in full sun but it will also tolerate part shade and bloom less often. It prefers moist, well drained sandy soil. It occurs naturally in savannas, flatwoods, and roadside depressions. AC