Stokesia laevis | Mary Gregory Books Plants flower on new growth

Plants flower on new growth

Winter dormant | Hardy

commonly known as Gayfeather or Blazing Star

the collection spans hundreds of years and preserves a vast variety of both everyday ephemera and rare

we just cut it to the ground and it comes away again

Stokesia laevis | Mary Gregory Books Plants flower on new growthAlso 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