Benisangai peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Benisangai'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Benisangai' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Benisangai') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. It has large, light aster purple Japanese type flowers in mid to late spring. The plant is large and compact, so it fills a border well.
Pairs well with Pale purple coneflower, Musk mallow, and Blue grama.