Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick' (Stokes' Aster)
Overview
Uses: Ideal for borders, containers, pollinator gardens, and cottage-style landscapes.
Benefits: Produces large lavender-blue blooms from midsummer through early fall. Compact, mounding habit with semi-evergreen foliage in mild climates. Attracts butterflies and resists deer and rabbits.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 – 9
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Life Cycle: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Height: 12" – 18"
Mature Width: 18" – 24"
Bloom Season: Midsummer through early fall
Summary
Add long-lasting charm and pollinator-friendly color to your garden with this tidy, tough bloomer.
Stokesia laevis 'Peachie’s Pick' is a standout variety of Stokes' Aster, known for its deep green foliage and abundant lavender-blue blooms that resemble cornflowers. Blooming steadily through the heat of summer into early fall, it provides reliable color during the garden's quieter season.
This compact perennial is well-behaved and strong-stemmed, holding its blooms upright even in rain and wind. It's highly attractive to butterflies and bees, and makes a striking addition to borders, front-of-bed plantings, and containers. Low maintenance, deer resistant, and long-blooming—'Peachie’s Pick' delivers on every front.
Care
Stokes' Aster 'Peachie's Pick' Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. In hotter regions, some afternoon shade may help preserve bloom quality.
Grow in well-draining soil, ideally sandy or loamy. Avoid planting in areas with heavy clay or poor drainage, especially during winter months.
Water consistently during the first growing season to establish roots. After establishment, water during extended dry periods but avoid overwatering.
Fertilize in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer to support healthy growth and encourage more blooms. Our slow release fertilizer is a great option.
Deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering throughout the season.
Cut back to the basal rosette in late fall or early spring to refresh the plant.
Divide every 2 to 3 years in spring to maintain plant health and control spread.
Size
What Size is Stokes' Aster 'Peachie's Pick' for Sale Online?
Our Stokes' Aster 'Peachie’s Pick' plants are shipped in greenhouse-grade grow pots. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container. Please contact us with any specific questions.
How Large Does Stokes' Aster 'Peachie's Pick' Grow?
'Peachie’s Pick' typically reaches a mature height of 12 to 18 inches and spreads 18 to 24 inches wide in a compact, mounded form.
Additional Information
Common Names of Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster
Stokes' Aster
Toxicity and Risks of Stokes' Aster
Stokes' Aster is generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets. Still, it's best to prevent ingestion and supervise pets or children in planted areas.
