Pax Romana peony

Paeonia 'Pax Romana'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Size2.5 feet tall

Habit: Upright
Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: Light-pink
Soil types: Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Pax Romana' peony (Paeonia 'Pax Romana') 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. Its early double flowers are light pink and fade to cream. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.

Pairs well with Rainforest Sunrise hosta, Christmas fern, and Prairie dropseed.

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