Northern Crown peony
Paeonia 'Northern Crown'
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
'Northern Crown' peony (Paeonia 'Northern Crown') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. 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 fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Arthur Percy Saunders bred this quadruple hybrid.
Pairs well with Earth Angel hosta, Clustered bellflower, and Little bluestem.