Stokesia laevis ‘Peachie’s Pick’
Overview
Uses: Perennial borders, front-of-bed plantings, pollinator gardens, containers, and cottage-style landscapes.
Benefits: Large lavender-blue blooms appear from midsummer into early fall, providing reliable color during the warmest part of the season. Compact, mounding growth with sturdy stems helps flowers remain upright through summer weather.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Life Cycle: Hardy Perennial
Growth Habit: Mounding, Clumping — low dome of sturdy flowering stems.
Bloom Color: Lavender-Blue
Mature Height: 12–18 inches
Mature Width: 18–24 inches
Bloom Season: Midsummer to Early Fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
A dependable midsummer bloomer that keeps the garden vibrant when many early perennials begin to fade.
Stokesia laevis ‘Peachie’s Pick’ is a compact selection of Stokes’ Aster known for its broad, cornflower-like blooms in soft lavender-blue tones. Flowering steadily through summer and into early fall, it provides long-lasting seasonal interest and dependable color during warmer months.
The plant forms a tidy, mounded clump of deep green foliage with strong stems that help blooms hold upright through rain and heat. Its manageable size makes it especially useful for border edges, smaller garden spaces, and patio containers. Butterflies and bees are frequent visitors, adding movement and life to sunny plantings.
Care
Stokes’ Aster ‘Peachie’s Pick’ Care
Plant in Full Sun to Partial Sun. In warmer regions, light afternoon shade can help maintain bloom quality during peak summer heat.
Grow in well-drained soil. Sandy or loamy soils are ideal. Avoid consistently wet or poorly drained sites, particularly during winter months.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a healthy root system. Once established, provide supplemental water during extended dry periods.
Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring to encourage steady growth and flowering.
Deadhead spent blooms to promote continued flowering. Cut back foliage to the basal growth in late fall or early spring. Divide every 2–3 years in spring to maintain vigor.
Container Growing: Use a container with drainage holes and high-quality potting mix. Container-grown plants will require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is Stokes’ Aster ‘Peachie’s Pick’ for Sale Online?
Plants are shipped in greenhouse-grade grow pots and are well-rooted and established for transplanting. Each plant is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipping. If you have specific sizing questions, please contact us.
How Large Does Stokes’ Aster ‘Peachie’s Pick’ Grow?
This variety typically matures to 12–18 inches tall and spreads 18–24 inches wide, forming a compact, rounded clump.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is commonly known as Stokes’ Aster.
Is Stokes’ Aster attractive to pollinators?
Yes. The open, daisy-like flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and bees, making it a reliable choice for pollinator-friendly plantings.
Where does this plant perform best in the landscape?
Its compact, mounding form makes it especially effective along the front of perennial borders, in mixed cottage-style plantings, and in patio containers. It pairs well with other sun-loving perennials that bloom earlier or later in the season.
Is Stokes’ Aster deer resistant?
While no plant is completely deer-proof, Stokes’ Aster is generally considered less attractive to deer than many other flowering plants. For additional options, explore our collection of Deer-Resistant Perennials and Grasses.
