Yellow Crown peony
Paeonia 'Yellow Crown'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Yellow Crown' peony (Paeonia 'Yellow Crown') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen plantings. 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 fragrant yellow blooms have red blotches in the center and attract butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It has tree peony foliage and herbaceous habits.
Pairs well with Krossa Regal hosta, Moonshine yarrow, and Sedge.