Mrs. Pearl Long peony
Paeonia 'Mrs. Pearl Long'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Mrs. Pearl Long' peony (Paeonia 'Mrs. Pearl Long') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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 single, orange red blooms are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. William Henry Krekler bred this hybrid. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Little bluestem, and Stained Glass hosta.