Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' (BLUE)
Peachie's Pick Stokes Aster
Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster produces lavender-blue flowers above an upright clump of deep green leaves. Its later, extended bloom period brings color to the garden when many early perennials have finished.
The long stems are useful for cutting, and the foliage stays attractive through the growing season. Removing spent flowers helps extend the display from midsummer toward early autumn.
Plant in full sun in acidic to neutral soil. Once established, this heat-tolerant perennial can cope with dry periods and attracts bees and butterflies.
Size
• Height: 18 in
• Width: 18–24 in
Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 5–9
Best Uses
• Sunny borders
• Cut-flower gardens
• Containers
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Height
- 18 in
- Width
- 18-24 in
- Hardiness zones
- 5–9
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Bloom time
- Fall, Summer
- Flower color
- Blue, Lavender
- Leaf color
- Dark Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
- Landscape use
- Border, Container, Mass Planting
- Shape
- Upright
- Fruit
- Yes
- Fragrant
- No
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- No
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
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