Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory' (Stokes' Aster)

Yellow Flowered Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory')

Height, Spread: 1-1.5 ft for both

Water/Soil: Medium/Average, well-drained

Light: Full sun

Bloom: Summer, Yellow feathery blooms

Native Range: Southeastern USA

Qualities: Attractive to pollinators, Evergreen

Notes: Stokesia laevis is an evergreen perennial wildflower commonly found in the coastal plain of the southeastern USA. Attractive to pollinators (especially butterflies) and long blooming if deadheaded. 'Mary Gregory' is known for its buttery yellow flowers. Ideal for a perennial border, cottage garden, or moist areas such as pond margins.