Marie Lemoine peony
Paeonia 'Marie Lemoine'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Medium, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Lemon-yellow to cream, pink shading, buff shading, ages to white
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Marie Lemoine' peony (Paeonia 'Marie Lemoine') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The large double blooms start lemon-white, age to pure white, and smell richly fragrant. Jacques Calot bred it, and good air flow helps guard against disease. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Black Hero tulip, and Western sword fern.