Polar Star peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Polar Star'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White, light pink shading, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Polar Star' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Polar Star') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. 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 is a large, white Japanese type peony with light pink shading and a yellow center that blooms in early summer. The stems are tall and strong, and the plant reaches about 35 inches. Hans Peter Sass bred it.
Pairs well with Iris, Tiger lily, and Christmas fern.