Plants of Merit 2009
Beautiful Gardens' first nine plant varieties
Illustration by Tyler Darden, TylerDarden.com
Peachie's Pick stokesia
Peachie's Pick stokesia, An easy-to-grow perennial with large blue flowers on sturdy stems. Use: flower border Care: full sun or light shade; deadheading prolongs bloom SIZE: clumps 18 to 20 inches tall and 20 to 24 inches wide