Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster
Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick')
Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster (Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick') is a compact, long-blooming perennial prized for its large lavender-blue flowers and remarkable heat and humidity tolerance. This selection is known for its tidy clumping habit, extended bloom period, and reliable performance in sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and mixed perennial plantings.
Distinctive Features
'Peachie's Pick' produces abundant, frilly lavender-blue flowers up to 4 inches across from early summer into fall. It blooms longer than most other Stokes' Asters and features sturdy, upright stems that prevent flopping. Deep green, lance-shaped foliage forms a neat mound about 12 to 18 inches tall and wide, offering a polished look even when not in bloom.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to light partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
- Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral
- Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
Ideal Uses
- Pollinator gardens to attract bees and butterflies
- Perennial borders for long-lasting color
- Rock gardens with well-drained soil
- Mass plantings for bold seasonal displays
- Cut flower gardens for fresh arrangements
Low Maintenance Care
- Water regularly during establishment; tolerates dry conditions once mature
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering
- Apply light fertilizer in early spring to boost growth
- Resistant to deer and rabbits and generally pest-free
- Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring
Why Choose Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster
- Extra-long blooming period from summer into fall
- Neat, clump-forming habit stays tidy without staking
- Highly attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Drought-tolerant and hardy in varied climates
- Low-maintenance perennial with vibrant color
Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster brings vivid blooms, sturdy growth, and pollinator appeal to the landscape, making it a dependable and eye-catching focal point for sunny gardens.
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