Evelyn Tibbitts peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Evelyn Tibbitts'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lemon-yellow, yellow center, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Evelyn Tibbitts' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Evelyn Tibbitts') 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. The big lemon-yellow flowers age to white and sit low on a sturdy bush. They bloom earlier than most similar Japanese types. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Arizona Sun blanket flower, Ostrich fern, and White spruce.