Edith E. Gumm peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Edith E. Gumm'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Silver pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Edith E. Gumm' peony (Paeopnia lactiflora 'Edith E. Gumm') 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. Heavy, double, silver pink flowers open in late spring. The stems are strong, but they may fall if you partly remove the side buds. Walter L. Gumm bred it.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Blonde Ambition blue grama, Sensitive fern, and Black Parrot tulip.