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Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Stoke's aster
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Height: 12-18 Inches
- Spread: 18-20 Inches
- Spacing: 12-18 Inches
- Bloom Color: Violet
'Peachie's Pick' isn't peach or apricot, but it is a fantastic plant for containers and for the garden! Selected in Peachie Saxon's Mississippi garden, this Stokesia has the typical lavender blue flowers of the species, but it is very compact and has incredible flower power. And the flowers just keep coming, especially with periodic trims. This is our new favorite! 'Peachie's Pick' combines well with pinks and pale yellows.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Green Infrastructure
| • | Meadow/Prairie |
Wetland Indicator Status
| • | Falcutative (FAC) |
Plug Type
| • | Horticultural Plug |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Propagation Type
| • | Vegetative |
Additional Information about Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Named after its discoverer, Peachie Saxton of Mississippi, this variety features classic lavender-blue Stokesia blooms but stands out with a longer and later flowering season. It has an upright habit with lush, deep green foliage that stays attractive throughout the season. Its longer stems make it ideal for cut flower arrangements, and it’s a reliable, standout performer in the landscape.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' likes to grow in full sun and average to moist soil with good drainage. Water well on planting and regularly until established. Drought tolerant once established, but prefers even moisture for best performance.