Nome peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Nome'
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
'Nome' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Nome') 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. It has white, Japanese type flowers that open in early spring. Edward Auten, Jr bred it in 1945.
Pairs well with Japanese spirea, Cinnamon fern, Carnaval De Nice tulip, and Compass plant.