Enchantress peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Enchantress'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cream guard petals splashed crimson, center has crimson flecks and greenish highlights
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Enchantress' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Enchantress') 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. Its fragrant blooms open in mid to late spring and early summer, with cream guard petals splashed crimson. The plant grows tall and upright, reaching 31 to 39 inches. Victor Lemoine bred it.
Pairs well with Grape hyacinth, Sedge, Brown-eyed Susan, and Little Beauty tulip.