Miss Mary peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Miss Mary'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red, golden-yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Miss Mary' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Miss Mary') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, 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. The wide, single flowers are deep red with a dense gold center of stamens. They open in early summer and sit above the bush. The plant grows up to 31 inches tall.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Royal fern, and Spanish bluebell.