Town Crier peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Town Crier'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Shades from light red to nearly white
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Town Crier' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Town Crier') 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. The large single blooms shade from light red to near white. Edward Auten, Jr bred it, and it looks striking in the field.
Pairs well with Brown-eyed Susan, Spotted joe-pye weed, and Royal fern.