Stokes Aster

About this plant

Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick' is a truly exceptional cultivar, celebrated for its large, fringed, lavender-blue flowers that boast a distinctive white center. These long-lasting blooms appear from early summer through fall, providing an extended season of color and beauty to your landscape. Its compact, tidy habit makes it an ideal choice for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, or as an eye-catching accent in mixed perennial beds. This outstanding Stokes Aster was honored with the prestigious title of Perennial Plant of the Year in 2004, a testament to its superior performance and aesthetic appeal. Its robust nature and prolific flowering make it a favorite among gardeners seeking continuous color with minimal fuss. Beyond its beauty, 'Peachie's Pick' is a haven for pollinators, attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects to your garden. Its drought tolerance once established further adds to its appeal as a low-maintenance yet high-impact perennial.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Easy to grow and maintain. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Divide every 3-4 years in spring to maintain vigor. Well-drained soil is crucial for optimal health.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.