Harriet Beecher Stowe peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Harriet Beecher Stowe'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium, upright
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Harriet Beecher Stowe' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Harriet Beecher Stowe') 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. It grows as a medium, upright clump with fragrant pink blooms. George Hollis bred it in 1907.
Pairs well with Dittany, Gooseneck loosestrife, Sedge, and Black Hero tulip.