Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster
Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Pronunciation: sto-KEES-ee-uh LEE-viss
SKU #02251
| Description | Fluffy, cornflower-like blue flowers on a compact, long blooming plant from midsummer to fall. Plant in groupings for a showy display in rock gardens, perennial beds or at the front of cottage garden borders. Great seasonal color for patio containers. An herbaceous perennial; often remains evergreen in mild winter climates. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Keep soil moist to wet. |
| Blooms | Summer to fall |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 18 in. tall and wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
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| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Salvia (Salvia); Thrift (Dianthus); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | Provide average, well-drained soil. Mulch to protect in harsh winters. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; will adapt to drier soils. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge in spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-9
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