Morning Lotus peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Morning Lotus'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright spreading
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Morning Lotus' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Morning Lotus') 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. Blush pink, semi-double flowers have a center of yellow stamens and a slight fragrance. The strong stems grow upright to 30 inches and need no support.
Pairs well with Standing Ovation little bluestem, Catnip, and Cinnamon fern.