Libera peony

Paeonia 'Libera'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Size3 feet tall

Habit: Upright
Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: Light pink
Soil types: Loam

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BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

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ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Libera' peony (Paeonia 'Libera') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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. Early light pink, semi-double flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. Joshua Scholten bred it. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.

Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Switchgrass, and Wide Brim hosta.

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