Stokesia laevis
Stoke's Aster, Stokesia
- Family: Asteraceae
- Form: Herbaceous perennial reaching 1-2 ft.
- Leaves: Simple, alternate to basal, entire, prominent light green mid-vein, glabrous
- Stem/Bark: Herbaceous
- Flower: Lavender with fringed petals
- Fruit: Achene
- Comments: There are many cultivars available in the trade of varying flower colors and stem heights
- Additional Resources: Wikipedia Link