E.C. Shaw peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'E.C. Shaw'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'E.C. Shaw' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'E.C. Shaw') 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 earned a Symposium II rating of 9.4. You can cut stems for indoor vases and enjoy the plants in borders. Place it in a perennial bed where it has room to grow.
Pairs well with Obedient plant, Spotted beebalm, Foxtail barley, and Carlton daffodil.