Honor peony

Paeonia 'Honor'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Sizeup to 3 feet tall

Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: Rose-pink, lighter flares
Soil types: Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Honor' peony (Paeonia 'Honor') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage 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 fragrant, rose-pink single cups open in spring and attract bees and butterflies, and Saunders bred it in 1941. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Plants reach about 35 inches tall.

Pairs well with June hosta, Switchgrass, and Stargazer lily.

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