He’s My Star peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Hes My Star'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

He’s My Star peony
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'He’s My Star' peony (Paeonia lactiflora Hes My Star) 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 bomb-type blooms are rose pink, cream, and rose carmine. They open in mid to late spring on strong stems about 28 to 30 inches tall. The thick foliage is deep green.

Pairs well with Woodland phlox, Garlic chives, Queen of Night tulip, and Cinnamon fern.