As I wander the grounds of the arboretum throughout the month of May, my eye is caught by the blue flowers of the late spring-blooming plant commonly known as Stokes aster. Closely related to its ...

Stokes aster is a long-lived, low-growing perennial that flaunts remarkably frilly flowers for butterflies throughout spring, into summer and again in autumn. This native species (Stokesia laevis) ...

Almost everything we encounter in life has three stages - anticipation, experience and memory. Of these, anticipation is the most satisfying, one could argue, because it fills us with all the joy of ...

The Garden Guy used to drive Mississippi’s Highway 49 from Hattiesburg to Gulfport to fall in love with the native Stokes aster. They aren’t just native to Mississippi but found throughout the South.

Looking for something different to plant this year? How about a tough native plant that produces pretty lavender-blue blooms? Stokes’ Aster is a good choice few people grow and fits right into most ...

Move over, chrysanthemums, there’s another beautiful autumn bloomer that belongs in your garden. Not only do asters look fabulous, but they also provide late season food for pollinators such as ...