Mu Ai Zhi Guang {The Light of Mother’s Love} peony

Garden uses

Notes

'Mu Ai Zhi Guang {The Light of Mother’s Love}' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mu Ai Zhi Guang {The Light of Mother’s Love}') 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. Late spring brings fragrant, double, reddish-purple flowers up to 5 inches across. The plant grows upright to about 32 inches tall and needs no support.

Pairs well with Blonde Ambition blue grama, Sedge, Carlton daffodil, and Prairie Sun rudbeckia.