Mai Königin peony
Paeonia 'Mai Königin'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mai Königin' peony (Paeonia 'Mai Königin') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage 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. It bears fragrant white flowers and attracts bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Arends bred this hybrid of albiflora and Wittmanniana.
Pairs well with Dense blazing star, Blue Angel hosta, and Little bluestem.