Wendell L. Willkie peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Wendell L. Willkie'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Wendell L. Willkie' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Wendell L. Willkie') 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 blooms are pink and double. They look lovely in a vase, so you can cut a few stems for indoors.
Pairs well with Moonshine yarrow, Charles Joly lilac, Ostrich fern, and Cheerfulness daffodil.