Pride of McHenry peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pride of McHenry'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom color
- Pink, silver(y) edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pride of McHenry' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pride of McHenry') 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 bears large, full, rose type double blooms. The pink petals have glossy silver edging all the way around. Roy G. Klehm bred it.
Pairs well with Gooseneck loosestrife, Dittany, and Sensitive fern.