Stokes Aster

About this plant

Stokesia 'Colorwheel' offers a kaleidoscope of color in your garden, with each daisy-like flower displaying a beautiful progression of shades from lavender to violet to white on the same plant. This exceptional perennial provides a continuous display of vibrant color from early summer to fall, attracting pollinators and adding a cheerful touch to borders and cottage gardens. Its compact habit and long bloom period make it an ideal choice for both mass plantings and container gardening. Enjoy the dynamic visual interest as its flowers evolve, offering an ever-changing spectacle of natural beauty. 'Colorwheel' is not only beautiful but also remarkably robust and low-maintenance, thriving in various garden settings with minimal fuss. Its unique color transformation will be a focal point in any landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easy to care for, requires minimal maintenance. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Disease and pest resistant.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.