Margaret Atwood peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Margaret Atwood'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White, golden-yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Margaret Atwood' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Margaret Atwood') 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. Pure white, cup-like flowers open in early summer around a ball of golden staminodes. The blooms may show a pink flush on the outside, and the plant blooms freely.
Pairs well with Balloon flower, Woodland phlox, and Miss Kim lilac.