Grace Lewis peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Grace Lewis'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, well-branched
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Deep blush with lighter center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Grace Lewis' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Grace Lewis') 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 double, fragrant blooms open in mid to late spring in deep blush with a lighter center. It is a free bloomer with tall, well-branched stems. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lewis bred it.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, African Queen lily, and Sedge.