Dorothy Allison peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Dorothy Allison'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, carmine-pink streaks, stripes, flecks
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Dorothy Allison' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Dorothy Allison') 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 single flowers are large, white, and speckled with pink, and they open in mid to late spring. The plant stays compact, so the many blooms sit close to the foliage. Egbert Jerome Shaylor bred it.
Pairs well with Sedge, Grape hyacinth, and Blue grama.