Officinalis alba-plena peony
Paeonia 'Officinalis alba-plena'
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
'Officinalis alba-plena' peony (Paeonia 'Officinalis alba-plena') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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 bears large, convex, double blooms of pure white. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Clustered bellflower, Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Standing Ovation little bluestem, and Lilac.