Mary Contrary peony
Paeonia 'Mary Contrary'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Butter-yellow, deep pink flares, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mary Contrary' peony (Paeonia 'Mary Contrary') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. 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 single blooms open butter-yellow with deep pink flares and age to white. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Spotted beebalm, Blue Angel hosta, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.