Mary Gregory Stokes’ Aster is a vigorous compact native evergreen perennial with rich green foliage that forms a basal rosette. Numerous large fluffy Cornflower-like flowers open white with a hint of yellow in the center and mature to pure white on erect leafy stems from summer into fall. Grows best with full sun and well-drained soils. Good drought and heat tolerance.
Stokesia laevis are a native host plant for several moths and butterflies, notably the Swallowtail Butterfly.
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Origins: |
Southeast N. America, GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for caterpillars.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Salvia, Dianthus, Phlox
Image: Kurt Stüber [1], Stokesia laevis0, CC BY-SA 3.0
