Laura Dessert peony
Paeonia 'Laura Dessert'
APS Gold Medal 1999; APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lemon-yellow, ages to white
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Laura Dessert' peony (Paeonia 'Laura Dessert') 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 and average moisture. The fragrant blooms open pale lemon and age to white. Auguste Dessert bred it. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Clustered bellflower, Rainforest Sunrise hosta, and Sensation lilac.