Ellen Foster peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Ellen Foster'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Ellen Foster' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Ellen Foster') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 double flowers are flesh pink flushed with lavender. They have broad, deep petals. Archie M. Brand bred it.
Pairs well with White Feather hosta, Prairie dropseed, Immortality iris, and Christmas fern.