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Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory'

Also Known As

  • Mary Gregory Stokesia Daisy
  • Mary Gregory Yellow Stokes Aster

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-10a

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Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory' plant details

Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, long-blooming, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

3" soft primrose yellow, cornflower-like daisies are born in summer on this durable and reliable, clump forming US native perennial. Stoke's Aster comes highly recommended and its easy to see why with moderate drought resistance, few pest or disease problems, deer and rabbit resistance and it revels in the heat and sun of our southern summers. Plants readily multiply into dense clumps. Super easy and tough. Stoke's Aster or Stokesia Daisies are durable drought, deer, and rabbit resistant, clump-forming native perennials. Their reliability and durability make them highly recommended garden perennials. In the northern most portions of its range, zones 5 and 6, it should be provided with a deep winter mulch. Their only downfall is wet soggy winter soils which could cause rot. Otherwise these are great garden performers that will bring their owners many years of enjoyment with almost no maintenance required. Attracts butterflies and a host of other pollinators. May reseed under good conditions though it may be unlikely to where mulched.

Gardening facts about Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory' plant

How to Grow Stokesia laevis 'Mary Gregory'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in winter
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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