Duluth peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duluth'
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
- White
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Duluth' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Duluth') 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. Alonzo B. Franklin bred it. The large, rose type blooms are pure white and open in late spring. Stiff stems hold the flowers up on vigorous, upright plants.
Pairs well with Dog's tooth violet, Cinnamon fern, and Spanish bluebell.