peony
Paeonia veitchii
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink to magenta
Notes
Peony (Paeonia veitchii) is a perennial with pink to magenta blooms. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The flowers open in late spring and early summer. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and spreads 12 to 36 inches wide.
Pairs well with Queen of Night tulip, Lily, and Blue Chiffon rose of sharon.
Native range
Western China.