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.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
5-9 |
Exposure |
Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer, Fall |
Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
Spacing |
18"-24" (in) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
Tolerance |
Drought, Rabbit |
Attracts |
Butterflies |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens |
Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster | Stokesia Laevis 'Peachie's Pick' || 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.
Full Sun,
Summer, Fall,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Semi-Evergreen, Showy,
Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Rain Gardens