Bev peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bev'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Bev' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Bev') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. 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. The fragrant, double, silvery pink blooms open early, in early to mid spring. It grows upright and reaches up to 33 inches tall.
Pairs well with Goldsturm black-eyed Susan, Rose, and Tall fescue.