Peach Melba stokes’ aster
Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 18 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Creamy white with pastel peach center
Garden uses
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Notes
'Peach Melba' stokes’ aster (Stokesia laevis 'Peach Melba') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. The creamy white blooms have a pastel peach center and open from early to late summer, with more in early autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Culver’s root, Big bluestem, and Casa Blanca lily.