May Davidson peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'May Davidson'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Compact, tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, lilac shading, silver(y) stripes
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'May Davidson' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'May Davidson') is a perennial for borders 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. Its large, flat, single blooms are pale pink with lilac shading and silver tips around yellow stamens. The fragrant flowers open in early summer on tall, strong stems with dark green leaves. Rev. Charles Simmons Harrison bred it.
Pairs well with Anise hyssop, Royal fern, and Blanket flower.