River Styx peony
Paeonia 'River Styx'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink, ages to salmon-pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'River Styx' peony (Paeonia 'River Styx') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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. Its double, deep pink flowers fade to salmon and carry a slight citrus scent. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Joshua Scholten bred it.
Pairs well with Praying Hands hosta, Queen of Night tulip, Prairie dropseed, and Catnip.