Stokesia laevis | Mary Gregory biennial but it can be candied

but it can be candied to decorate cakes and pastries for decorative purposes

Blue Barlow grows in a bushy upright clump to around 70cm in height by about 45-50cm Wide

Whilst they are known for liking a moist situation

Plants form a mound of large glossy heart-shaped leaves and are covered with the cheerful little white flowers with purple freckles in spring right through to autumn

Both the flowers and the leaves can be cut and last well in a vase

Stokesia laevis | Mary Gregory biennial but it can be candiedAlso 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