Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick' - Stokes' Aster

🌿 Features

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Stokes' Aster
Scientific name: Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
Flower color: Peach and soft pink
Mature height: 0.45–0.60 m
Mature width: 0.45–0.60 m
Habit: Compact, bushy, very floriferous
Bloom period: June to September
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Watering needs: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zones 5 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

A hardy and generous perennial, Stokesia 'Peachie's Pick' is a compact variety ideal for mid-season beds, borders, and natural landscapes. It thrives in full sun and tolerates well-drained soils, making it perfect for low-maintenance gardens and dry areas.

Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong summer blooming. A light prune in spring maintains a balanced shape and encourages better branching. Few interventions are needed beyond moderate watering and initial mulching.