Exelee peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Exelee'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White and light yellow,
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Exelee' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Exelee') 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 fragrant flowers open in late spring. They have near white outer petals and a center of white, pale yellow, and light pink petalodes. Krekler bred it, and it makes a good plant of medium height.
Pairs well with Blanket flower, Great blue lobelia, Blue sage, and Stargazer lily.