Perihelion peony

Paeonia 'Perihelion'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant

USDA zones3 to 8

SunHandles full sun to partial sun

WaterNeeds moderate soil

Habit: Tall
Bloom season: Spring, summer
Bloom color: Red
Soil types: Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Perihelion' peony (Paeonia 'Perihelion') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. 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. Large, fragrant, bright-red single cups open early in the season and attract bees and butterflies. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Prof. Harald Fawkner bred it.

Pairs well with Stained Glass hosta, Prairie dropseed, and Nodding onion.

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