Lavender-blue flowers and deep green foliage. Compact habit and long-blooming. 18″ Botanical Name- Stokesia Peachie’s Pick Pronunciation- STOH-kee-uh Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Average, well drained Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Lavender blue Bloom Time- Early – mid summer Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa ‘May Night’ – lavender vs deep purple synergy Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hoverflies Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to encourage rebloom; water moderately and fertilize lightly. Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back in late fall to prepare for spring growth. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate feeding need. Drainage in clay is crucial to avoid crown rot during wet periods. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Crown rot, powdery mildew
