Peony

Spectacular flowers and attractive foliage highlight this enduring garden favorite. Outstanding as cut flowers or planted with Siberian iris and foxglove. Use peony rings or stakes to prevent heavy blooms from bowing to the ground. Long-lived. Prefers humus-rich, moist well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Maiden Grass

Russian Sage

Yarrow

Plant Details

Common name

Peony
Botanical name

Paeonia lactiflora
Variety

Sorbet
Zone

USDA Zone 3 (-40°F) to USDA Zone 8 (10°F).
Light

Sun
Height

18-36" (46-91 cm)
Habit

Rounded
Feed

Use all-purpose
Water

Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Pink
Bloom Time

Spring-summer
Maintenance

Remove spent blooms

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