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Peony

Paeonia lactiflora

Also known as: garden peony, herbaceous peony

Long-lived perennial producing large fragrant ruffled blooms in late spring. Plants can live 50+ years. Needs winter chill to bloom.

Peony

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing36–48″
Row Spacing36–48″
Planting Depth1–2″
Height24–36″
Spread24–36″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Fall Sow

6–8 weeks before first frost

Days to Harvest

365–730 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Zones 3–8

Can overwinter in appropriate zones

Perennial in zones 3–8

Plant bare roots in fall with eyes 1–2 inches below soil surface. Too deep = no bloom. Support heavy blooms with peony rings. Ants are normal and harmless.

Companion Plants

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