Add compact color and pollinator power to your garden with Peachie’s Pick. Stokes’ Aster—a refined selection of Stokesia known for its tidy habit and reliable blooms. This perennial standout features rich lavender-blue, fringed, daisy-like flowers that bloom heavily from early to mid-summer, often continuing into fall with deadheading.
Unlike other varieties, Peachie’s Pick stays neat and upright, making it ideal for the front of sunny borders, pollinator gardens, or containers. It's highly attractive to bees and butterflies, thrives in hot and humid climates, and tolerates drought once established. Plus, it’s deer and rabbit resistant—making it as practical as it is beautiful.
Plant Features:
Botanical Name:Stokesia laevis ‘Peachie’s Pick’
Common Name: Peachie’s Pick Stokes’ Aster
Mature Size: 12–18" tall × 12–18" wide
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Fall (with deadheading)
Flower Color: Lavender-blue
Foliage: Glossy, dark green; evergreen in warmer zones
Water Needs: Low to Moderate
Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant
Zones: USDA 5–9
Growth Habit: Compact, clumping perennial
Perfect for perennial borders, cottage gardens, native plantings, or containers. A must-have for gardeners who love long bloom times with minimal maintenance.
