Hearld Star peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hearld Star'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hearld Star' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hearld Star') is a perennial for borders, cut flower gardens, 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 blooms are ivory white and large to extra large. Showy stamens fall like snow across the flower. Dr. John H. Neeley bred it in 1936.
Pairs well with Butterfly milkweed, Smooth aster, and Switchgrass.