Crazy Myrtle peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Crazy Myrtle'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Crazy Myrtle' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Crazy Myrtle') 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 small blooms look like cactus flowers, with irregular petals in green and pink. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta, Little bluestem, Queen of Night tulip, and Charles Joly lilac.