Stokesia laevis 'Peachies Pick' (Stokes' Aster 'Peachies Pick') brings refined, cornflower-like blooms to your summer garden. You get a compact, upright clump that stays neat while producing fringed blue flowers on sturdy stems. It's an easy choice for the front of borders and mixed beds where you want color and pollinator activity without a tall plant taking over.

Give it full sun for the strongest bloom, but it will also grow in part shade. Plant in well-drained soil and avoid consistently wet spots, especially in winter. Once established, it handles dry periods, but regular moisture during active growth encourages steady flowering and a fuller clump.

Plan for a mature height of about 12 to 18 inches. Use it in small groups for a stronger show, in rock gardens, or tucked into the edge of a perennial border. The flowers are attractive to butterflies, and the plant is known for some resistance to browsing, making it useful in gardens where deer or rabbits are a concern.

For best performance, remove spent blooms to keep new flowers coming and tidy up old foliage as needed. If your site has heavy soil, improve drainage before planting and consider winter protection in colder or wetter exposures. Divide clumps when they become crowded to refresh growth and maintain a compact habit.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 12-18"
• Spread: 12-18"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Rabbits
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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