Lady Godiva peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady Godiva'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Lady Godiva peony
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom color
White
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Lady Godiva' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Lady Godiva') 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 bears white flowers that you can cut for a vase. Peter Barr bred this peony.

Pairs well with Great blue lobelia, Lanceleaf coreopsis, and Japanese spirea.