Moonstone peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Moonstone'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, ages to white
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Moonstone' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Moonstone') is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. The fragrant light pink flowers age to white and attract butterflies. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Arthur L. Murawska bred it.
Pairs well with Lady's mantle, Globemaster allium, and Purple cranesbill.