Martha Mains peony
Paeonia 'Martha Mains'
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
'Martha Mains' peony (Paeonia 'Martha Mains') 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. Walter Z. Mains bred it, and the double pink blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Annabelle hydrangea, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Nodding onion.