Zi Qi Dong Lai peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Zi Qi Dong Lai'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Purplish-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Zi Qi Dong Lai' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Zi Qi Dong Lai') 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. Late in spring, it bears fragrant, purplish-red flowers that face upward. The upright plants reach about 36 inches and need no support.
Pairs well with Showy milkweed, Cinnamon fern, and Spanish bluebell.