{"title":"Stokesia","description":"\u003cp\u003eStokesia is native to the pinewoods of the southeastern US and has gained recognition as one of the world's finest perennials. We are pleased to present several new, diverse stokesia selections that expand the species far past any forms that were previously known.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eStokesia (Stokes' Aster) Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, stokesia is usually blue, lilac or white and is a fairly low growing plant but newly cultivated varieties of \u003cem\u003eS. laevis\u003c\/em\u003e are yellow and magenta and place the beautiful and exotic flowers at the end of tall flower stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eStokes' aster performs great in full sun to light shade, where they prefer an acidic, well-drained soil. Stokes' aster lives in boggy areas in its native environment but performs well in the garden in both moist and moderately dry beds. Stokesia is also a \u003ca title=\"See more great butterfly attracting plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/butterfly-garden-plants-flowers-that-attract-butterflies\"\u003egreat butterfly plant\u003c\/a\u003e in the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Article on Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'\" href=\"..\/blogs\/articles\/stokesia-laevis-peachies-pick\"\u003earticle on Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stokesia-laevis-mary-gregory","title":"Stokesia laevis Mary Gregory","description":"\u003cp\u003eStokesia 'Mary Gregory' is an exciting selection of our native (NC to Louisiana) Stokes Aster, first introduced to the mainstream trade by NC's former Niche Gardens. The plant was discovered in the 1970s by the late Thomas \"Henry\" Suydam (Jimmy Dorsey\/Benny Goodman band member), of Columbia, SC, who shared it with his local gardening friend, Mary Gregory, whose name it now bears. Starting for us in June, this Stokes' aster is topped with creamy yellow flowers, similar in color to Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'. For us, Stokesia 'Mary Gregory' flowers consistently throughout the summer. Part to full sun in average to very moist soils are best for this great pollinator attractant.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001065989,"sku":"1404","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Stokesia-laevis-Mary-Gregory.i-1404.s-15411.r-1.jpg?v=1789126587"},{"product_id":"stokesia-laevis-honeysong-purple","title":"Stokesia laevis Honeysong Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eStokesia 'Honeysong Purple' is an exciting introduction from the late hosta guru Alex Summers and his son Alan, of the former Carroll Gardens. Stokesia 'Honeysong Purple' boasts large, vivid, dark purple flowers with a contrasting reddish-pink center, starting for us in late June on a nice, compact 1' tall x 2' wide clump. This is truly one of the most stunning colored stokesia on the market!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21025856773,"sku":"4336","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Stokesia-laevis-Honeysong-Purple.i-4336.s-62951.r-1.jpg?v=1790707552"},{"product_id":"stokesia-laevis-peachies-pick","title":"Stokesia laevis Peachies Pick","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat a stunner! From Mississippi gardener\/florist, Sara \"Peachie\" Saxon comes the best Stokes' aster we have had the pleasure of growing. Everyone who has grown Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' agrees that this 2001 introduction is truly the best cultivar on the market. Not only are the clumps dense and tight, but the compact, sturdy, upright, 2' tall flower spikes are topped with dozens of large blue flowers from late June to early July...a favorite of tiger swallowtail butterflies. Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' occurred as a seedling in Peachie's garden and, due to her generosity, the rest is history. If you have only grown seed-strain Stokes' asters in the past, you're in for a major surprise!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21026100357,"sku":"4726","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Stokesia-laevis-Peachies-Pick.i-4726.s-68116.r-1_17babdf2-332a-48ab-b36b-0ab3c39a5053.jpg?v=1792517359"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Sokesia-laevis-Peachies-Pink-1900x350_51f433e7-de91-4c68-908f-fce9651b7a4a.jpg?v=1688587743","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/stokesia.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}