Botanical Name Stokesia laevis  ‘Mary Gregory’
Common Name Stokes’ Aster
Type Perennial
Exposure Full Sun to Full Shade
Size for Description 1 to 2 ft
Bloom Time Summer to Fall
Flower Color Yellow
Fruit  
Foliage Semi-evergreen
Bark  
Fall Color  
Growth Rate  
Butterflies yes
Hummingbirds yes
Deer Resistant Rarely damaged by deer
Drought Tolerant yes
Moisture Lover yes
Native yes
Walnut Tolerant  
Wet Areas  
Fragrant  
Groundcover  
Comment  soft creamy-yellow flowers over large mound of rich green foliage.
Care Deadheading will lengthen bloom time. Deadhead to lateral buds and then remove entire flower stalk when bloom is finished.  Cut off dead foliage in spring.
Zone 6