Lydia Foote tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Lydia Foote'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pure white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Lydia Foote' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Lydia Foote') is a shrub for borders and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The pure white flowers have many petals and red flares. Blooms open in early summer and have good substance. Stems are strong, and the stems and leaf petioles show red.
Pairs well with Damask rose, Big bluestem, and Evening primrose.