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RedCrocus Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster | Vibrant Bluish-Purple Perennial for Borders & Containers, Pollinator Friendly, Low Maintenance 2 Gallon

RedCrocus Peachie's Pick Stokes' Aster | Vibrant Bluish-Purple Perennial for Borders & Containers, Pollinator Friendly, Low Maintenance 2 Gallon

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SKU:pecc0365-redcrocus

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

Description

A vibrant, low-maintenance perennial featuring bluish-purple flower clusters from mid-summer to fall. It boasts a compact growth habit with deeply lobed green foliage, perfect for adding color and texture to garden beds and borders.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border planting, butterfly gardens, rock gardens, or containers. Its hardy nature makes it suitable for perennial beds and pollinator-friendly landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick'
  • Common Name: Peachie's Pick' Stokes' Aster
  • Size & Growth: 12-18 inches tall with a spreading habit
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous, deeply lobed green leaves
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late summer through fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: None
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Coreopsis, Black-eyed Susan, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or early fall in well-drained soil with full sun.
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate; keep consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging.
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil
  • Humidity: Moderate
  • Pruning Instructions: Cut back after flowering to encourage bushier growth.
  • Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots.
  • Planting Depth: Set root crown at soil level
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring and mid-season.
  • Special Care: Deadhead to prolong blooming period.
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