Peony

Paeonia lactiflora

pay-OHN-ee-uh
2 to 4 ft.
2 to 4 ft.
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low

pink, white, red, yellow

late May through mid-June

2 to 4 ft.

2 to 4 ft.

No

China

sun, part shade

USDA zones 3-8

hardy to 8,500 ft.

Peony is a large mounding perennial flower. Its dark green, glossy, lobed leaves are one of its outstanding ornamental features. In addition, the stunning, large flowers take many forms, most commonly saucer, cup, or bowl shaped, and are single, semi-double, double, or anemone-form. Flower colors are usually white, pink, red, or yellow.

Surprisingly drought tolerant, many peonies are very long-lived plants in the Pikes Peak Region. There are many cultivars available at plant nurseries. Its leaves turn yellow to orange in fall.

low

pink, white, red, yellow

late May through mid-June

2 to 4 ft.

2 to 4 ft.

No

China

sun, part shade

USDA zones 3-8

hardy to 8,500 ft.

At the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, the peony's large flowers are beautiful when in bloom. In addition, the dark, lobed leaves are quite attractive even then the plant is not in flower.

Remove the spent flowers after they are done blooming. Cut back the old leaves and stems in late winter before the new growth begins.