Smith Opus 2 peony
Paeonia 'Smith Opus 2 (TAKARA)'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Smith Opus 2 peony (Paeonia 'Smith Opus 2 (Takara)') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. Large single flowers open light yellow flushed with pink and fade to cream with a pink edge. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The finely cut foliage stays healthy well into autumn.
Pairs well with Blue-eyed grass, Lamb’s ear, and Lily.