Riptide Stoke's Aster

Riptide Stoke's Aster's most prominent features are its large purple flowers, blooming from summer through fall. They grow densely, almost completely covering the attractive dark green foliage. This beautiful perennial has a mounded growth habit and is suitable for borders, containers, and flower beds. It reaches up to 2 feet in height and 2.5 feet in width at maturity. It takes approximately 2-3 months to reach maturity, due to its moderate growth rate.

• Evergreen perennial
• Suitable for various landscape uses
• Delightful purple flowers
• Moderate growth rate
• Attracts butterflies

This versatile perennial is hardy in zones 5-9, faring well in the North Texas climate. It thrives in full sun, so make sure it gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun exposure daily. Plant it in well-drained soil and watch it prosper and bloom from summer through fall. To encourage new blooms, some deadheading of the old, spent ones is advised.