Stokesia ‘Mary Gregory’ Starter Plant – Perennial Aster – Creamy Yellow Blooms

Enhance your garden with the Stokesia ‘Mary Gregory’ Starter Plant, a stunning perennial aster that delivers creamy yellow blooms throughout the summer. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil, making it an ideal choice for garden beds, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Reaching a mature height of 1-2 feet, this perennial attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators, bringing life to any outdoor space. The well-rooted starter plant, shipped in a 2.5 x 3.5-inch pot, establishes quickly and returns year after year with lush, vibrant flowers.

With its drought-tolerant nature once established, Stokesia ‘Mary Gregory’ is an excellent landscaping solution, perfect for cottage gardens, perennial beds, and decorative borders. Its delicate yet resilient blooms provide a graceful contrast to bolder flowers and greenery.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Type: Hardy perennial, Stokesia (Stokes Aster)
• Size: Grows 1-2 feet tall
• Color: Soft, creamy yellow blooms in summer
• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth
• Soil Requirements: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil
• Pollinator Attraction: Draws butterflies and beneficial insects
• Uses: Ideal for cut flowers, garden borders, cottage gardens, and landscaping
• Low Maintenance: Drought-tolerant and resilient in various soil conditions

Care Instructions:

• Plant in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
• Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist until established.
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
• Apply mulch around the base in colder climates for winter protection.
• Expect minimal basal green growth in semi-dormant seasons, with full regrowth in spring.

FAQs:

Q: When should I plant Stokesia ‘Mary Gregory’?
A: Plant in spring after the last frost or in early fall to establish roots before winter.

Q: How much sun does this plant need?
A: This plant requires full sun for the best bloom production.

Q: Is Stokesia ‘Mary Gregory’ drought-tolerant?
A: Yes, once established, it can withstand dry spells but prefers consistently moist soil.

Q: Will this plant attract pollinators?
A: Yes! The delicate, creamy yellow flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.

Q: Will my plant arrive with full foliage?
A: The plant is semi-dormant with minimal basal green growth during fall and winter but will regrow fully in spring.