Lucretia peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Lucretia'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Light blush, nearly white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Lucretia' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Lucretia') 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 light blush flowers are nearly white, strongly fragrant, and flat in a bomb form. They open in early to mid spring on an erect, compact plant. H.A. Terry bred it.
Pairs well with Black Hero tulip, Christmas fern, and Spotted dead nettle.