Lucius Verus peony
Paeonia 'Lucius Verus'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow, green edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lucius Verus' peony (Paeonia 'Lucius Verus') 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. The double yellow flowers have lime-green edges and a citrus scent. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. The upright stems need no support.
Pairs well with Minuteman hosta, Switchgrass, and Nodding onion.