Stokesia laevis | Mary Gregory biennial we make sure that we

we make sure that we add in a few handfuls of reasonably course gravel in order to help with the drainage

Whilst they are known for liking a moist situation

and full sun in moist soils

Flowering from late spring to summer the flowers stems rise proudly above the flat rosette of leaves

although new plants

Stokesia laevis | Mary Gregory biennial we make sure that weAlso known as a Stokes Aster, Stokesia laevis Mary Gregory is a North American native wildflower that is a wonderful addition to the sunny border. Flowers are a pale lemon colour. Plants form a low mound of deep green leaves, remaining evergreen in mild winter areas and winter dormant in cold areas. Tolerant of hot, humid summer regions, so we find they grow well for us here in Auckland but they will be happy in all climates throughout the country. A