Madame Crousse peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Crousse'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Madame Crousse' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Madame Crousse') is a perennial for borders, cut flower gardens, 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. Its fragrant white flowers are double and make good cut flowers. Jacques Calot bred it. It grows up to 39 inches tall.
Pairs well with Rock soapwort, Smooth aster, Queen of Night tulip, and Rose.