Senatus Romanus peony
Paeonia 'Senatus Romanus'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Cream-white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Senatus Romanus' peony (Paeonia 'Senatus Romanus') is a perennial for borders, cut flower gardens, cottage gardens, 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. The fragrant, cream-white flowers are semi-double with ruffled guard petals, and they attract butterflies and bees. Upright stems need no support. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Dancing Queen hosta, Eastern columbine, Limelight hydrangea, and Blue grama.