Lois peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Lois'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Pink, lavender shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Lois' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Lois') 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 medium pink double blooms are fragrant and open early, as the first double of its group to bloom. Strong stems stay dwarf at about 26 inches. Hans Peter Sass bred it.
Pairs well with Aromatic aster, Black Hero tulip, and Royal fern.