Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster

Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'

Pronunciation: sto-KEES-ee-uh LEE-viss
SKU #02251
5-9

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OVERVIEW
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.
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.
DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form
Problems/Solutions Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
STYLE
Landscape Use Border, Container, Edging
Flower Color Blue
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Salvia (Salvia); Thrift (Dianthus); Bellflower (Campanula); Phlox (Phlox); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
CARE
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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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.