Mary Jo Legare peony
Paeonia 'Mary Jo Legare'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink
- Toxicity
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mary Jo Legare' peony (Paeonia 'Mary Jo Legare') 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 and average moisture. Roy Pehrson bred it, and the deep pink double blooms are ball shaped. The color fades to pale pink, but the heart of each bloom stays deep pink. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, Dancing Queen hosta, and Sedge.