Sunlight peony
Paeonia 'Sunlight'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sunlight' peony (Paeonia 'Sunlight') 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. The fragrant flowers are delicate yellow with pink at the base and a large yellow center. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Clustered bellflower, Blonde Ambition blue grama, Nodding onion, and Fire and Ice hosta.