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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 12 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Pure white, aster-like
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional deadheading promotes rebloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Perennials

Stokesia laevis 'Alba'

Stokes Aster

Stokesia laevis 'Alba' is a cheerful perennial known for its large, pure white, daisy-like flowers that bloom from early summer into late summer. The blooms have a fringed, feathery appearance, with a central cluster of white stamens that add texture and contrast. These long-lasting flowers stand out against the plant's dark green, lance-shaped foliage, creating a clean, elegant look in the garden.

Native to the southeastern United States, 'Alba' has been selected for its refined white blooms, making it a popular choice for cottage gardens, borders, or pollinator-friendly plantings.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.