Louise Marx peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Louise Marx'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom color
- White, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Louise Marx' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Louise Marx') 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. Pure white, cupped flowers have a yellow center and a slight fragrance. The stems are strong but willowy, so you may want to support them. Walter Marx bred it.
Pairs well with Knapweed, Sensitive fern, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.