Clara MacQueen peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Clara MacQueen'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Rose
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Clara MacQueen' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Clara MacQueen') 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. Its flowers are rose in color, which makes it a bright pick for cutting and bringing indoors.
Pairs well with First Frost hosta, Smooth hydrangea, and Sensitive fern.