Francis Edwin peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Francis Edwin'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Francis Edwin' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Francis Edwin') 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 flowers are Anemone type, with deep pink guard petals around the center. Mrs. Walter Campbell Lyman bred it in 1942.
Pairs well with August Moon hosta, Charles Joly lilac, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.