Major Steve peony
Paeonia 'Major Steve'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Major Steve' peony (Paeonia 'Major Steve') 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. The fragrant light pink flowers have stiff stems that hold them up well. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. D. Steve Varner bred it from Red Charm and Sunny Boy.
Pairs well with Blue Angel hosta, Phantom panicle hydrangea, Switchgrass, and Paprika yarrow.