Stokes Aster

About this plant

Elevate your garden's allure with Stokesia laevis 'Peachie's Pick', a standout cultivar renowned for its exceptionally large, fringed, lavender-blue blooms. These daisy-like flowers, often reaching 3-4 inches across, emerge on sturdy stems from late spring through late summer, providing continuous visual interest and a nectar source for local pollinators. Its compact, clumping habit makes it ideal for borders, mass plantings, or container gardens, bringing reliable beauty without becoming invasive. 'Peachie's Pick' is celebrated for its robust nature and adaptability, thriving in a range of conditions once established. Its attractive, lance-shaped, evergreen foliage forms a neat mound, providing year-round texture in warmer climates and a reliable base for its spectacular floral display. This low-maintenance gem is a superb choice for gardeners seeking an enduring, colorful addition that requires minimal fuss. A Cut Above is proud to offer this premium selection, perfect for creating a cottage garden feel or adding a touch of natural elegance to contemporary landscapes. Its vibrant blooms pair beautifully with coneflowers, coreopsis, and ornamental grasses, creating dynamic and enduring garden compositions.

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

Requires minimal care once established. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring to rejuvenate the plant. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer if soil is poor.

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.