Fu Rong Yin Yue {MOON IN LOTUS} peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Fu Rong Yin Yue {MOON IN LOTUS}'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Fu Rong Yin Yue {MOON IN LOTUS} peony
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Habit
Upright
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Fu Rong Yin Yue {Moon In Lotus}' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Fu Rong Yin Yue {Moon In Lotus}') 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, semi-double flowers open in mid to late spring and reach 6 inches wide. Pale petals surround a center of yellow stamens, and the plant grows upright to 24 inches on sturdy stems.

Pairs well with African Queen lily, Ostrich fern, and Brown-eyed Susan.