peony
Paeonia lactiflora
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall1.5 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White, pink or crimson with yellow center stamens
Notes
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora) is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 18 to 30 inches tall and wide. Fragrant white, pink, or crimson blooms with yellow centers open in late spring.
Pairs well with Siberian squill, Stargazer lily, Little Beauty tulip, and Tall fescue.
Native range
Tibet, China, and Siberia.