Elsa Sass peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Elsa Sass'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Globular white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Elsa Sass' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Elsa Sass') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The globular white blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies. Hans Peter Sass bred it.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Globemaster allium, Foxglove, and Armenian cranesbill.