Mount Everest peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mount Everest'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mount Everest' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mount Everest') 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 pure white flowers open late in the season. They are double and extremely large. The blooms look much like Solange in form.
Pairs well with Lungwort, Sedge, Scentara Double Blue lilac, and Blue sage.