Odile peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Odile'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Light pink, lilac highlights, ages to white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Odile' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Odile') 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 double blooms are light pink with lilac highlights and age to white. They open in early to mid summer. Edouard Doriat bred it.
Pairs well with Miss Kim lilac, Ostrich fern, Picture tulip, and Sedge.