Vllle de Poissy peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Vllle de Poissy'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Vllle de Poissy peony
Fragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCut flowerPerennial bed

Notes

'Vllle de Poissy' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Vllle de Poissy') 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. Courant bred it in 1850. The semi-double flowers are pale lilac rose and open early. Its foliage is dark green.

Pairs well with Charles Joly lilac, Dog's tooth violet, and Garlic chives.