Plants in family paeoniaceae
Paeonia 'Callies Memory'
Paeonia 'Callies Memory' is an Itoh Peony hybrid with large, nearly double blooms featuring creamy white and lavender-pink edges and magenta-red feathered spots. Known for its amazing fragrance, this fast-growing plant forms green leafy mounds and can live up to 50 years. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with moderate moisture and well-drained soil, making it a long-lived and cold-hardy addition to gardens.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Shirley Temple' is a peony with double, ruffled blooms that start as baby pink buds and lighten to white. It is sweetly fragrant and features glossy-green foliage. This hardy plant grows up to 3 feet tall and is deer and rabbit resistant, thriving in full sun or part shade.
Paeonia obovata var. willmottiae
Hailing from rocky slopes in Hubei and Shaanxi provinces at 8,000+ feet, this deer-resistant peony is more vigorous than typical Paeonia obovata. It has single, white, cup-shaped flowers that bloom about two weeks earlier.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Monsieur Jules Elie' is a herbaceous perennial with light rose-pink double blooms that have a silvery sheen. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and are deer-resistant. This peony thrives in sunny locations with well-composted soil and features foliage that emerges purple and matures to deep green.
Paeonia obovata ssp. japonica
Paeonia obovata ssp. japonica is a woodland peony from Japan, known for its grey-green foliage and striking white flowers with dark burgundy centers. The plant's pods split open to reveal metallic-blue seeds on red stalks, adding ornamental interest. It is deer-resistant and thrives in part sun to light shade, making it ideal for shaded garden areas. This peony is a spring bloomer, adding early-season color to landscapes.
Paeonia 'Bridal Shower'
Paeonia 'Bridal Shower' is a herbaceous perennial known for its creamy white, fragrant blooms. It thrives in full sun and is cold hardy, making it a resilient choice for gardens. The plant's strong stems support its large flowers, which attract pollinators.
Paeonia 'Festiva Maxima'
Paeonia 'Festiva Maxima' is a classic peony hybrid from 1851, known for its very large, double-white flowers with occasional bright red flecks. This early-flowering peony is extremely fragrant and heat-tolerant, making it a beloved choice for gardens. Its showy blooms and pleasant scent attract butterflies, adding beauty and life to any landscape.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Krinkled White'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Krinkled White' is a fast-growing peony with showy white flowers and yellow stamens that attract pollinators. It requires no pruning and reliably returns each year, with its flowering peak in late spring to early summer. The plant's long, straight stems make it ideal for cut flower arrangements.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl Of Love'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl Of Love' is a peony with bright pink outer petals and golden-yellow centers, known for its fantastic fragrance. This floriferous plant is disease-resistant and deer-resistant, making it suitable for full sun to part shade locations.
Paeonia 'Lemon Dream'
Paeonia 'Lemon Dream' is a long-lived Itoh Peony hybrid with soft yellow blooms and a burgundy-red center. It attracts pollinators and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, hardy in USDA zones 3 through 8.
Paeonia 'Bride's Dream'
Paeonia 'Bride's Dream' is a peony with large, white, Japanese-style flowers featuring a frilly, creamy center. The sweetly fragrant blooms are supported by sturdy 34-inch tall stems, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant attracts butterflies and is suitable for cut flower arrangements.
Paeonia 'Butter Bowl'
Paeonia 'Butter Bowl' is a long-lived perennial peony with bi-colored blooms featuring pink guard petals and bright yellow centers. Known for its fragrance, it attracts pollinators and grows on sturdy 30-inch stems. This deer-resistant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, becoming drought-tolerant once established.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Karl Rosenfield' is a sun-loving perennial with huge, fragrant, double blooms in scarlet red. It is rabbit and deer resistant, pollinator-friendly, and can live for up to 50 years. This easy-care plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming in mid-to-late spring.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Miss America'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Miss America' is a peony hybrid known for its fragrant double white flowers with central yellow stamens. This prolific bloomer stands on sturdy 3-foot tall stems and flowers in mid-May. Awarded the Garden Merit by the American Peony Society, it requires minimal maintenance and is somewhat drought tolerant. Best grown in full sun with rich soil, it attracts bees and goes dormant by the end of summer.
Paeonia 'Krinkled White'
Paeonia 'Krinkled White' is a classic hybrid peony from 1928, featuring sturdy stems that support over 100 large, single white flowers with bright yellow stamens. This low-maintenance, heat-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and is somewhat drought-resistant, attracting bees as its primary pollinators.
Paeonia 'Purple Sensation'
Paeonia 'Purple Sensation' is a long-lived peony with radiant magenta-purple double blooms and fringed petal edges. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts pollinators with its fragrant, ruffled petals. This peony thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.
Paeonia ostii 'Feng Dan Bai'
Paeonia ostii 'Feng Dan Bai' is a peony that thrives in various climates, growing into a 5-foot tall, well-branched specimen over 15 years. It produces over 125 fragrant white flowers, occasionally blush pink, starting in late March. The roots of this plant are used for their medicinal anti-spasmodic properties.
Paeonia 'Command Performance'
Paeonia 'Command Performance' is a peony with double blooms featuring rounded full centers and frilly petals. It grows 24-36 inches tall and 3-4 feet wide, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. This long-lived perennial is cold-hardy and drought-tolerant once established.
Paeonia 'Prince Of Darkness'
Paeonia 'Prince Of Darkness' is a herbaceous perennial with deep pink to bruised red blooms and ruffled double petals. It is cold hardy and emits a strong fragrance, attracting pollinators. This peony blooms in late spring and has strong stems that resist heavy rain and wind.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Primevere'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Primevere' is a long-lived, cold-hardy peony with fragrant white petals and a canary-yellow center. This herbaceous perennial is easy to care for and thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. It is disease and deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for garden enthusiasts.
Paeonia 'Viking Chief'
Paeonia 'Viking Chief' is a long-lived perennial with brilliant magenta petals and fluffy yellow stamen. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
Paeonia 'Rome'
Paeonia 'Rome' is a compact perennial known for its double bright pink blooms and delightful fragrance. It attracts pollinators and is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3-8. This peony grows to about 24 inches tall and wide, is drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in full sun with moderate moisture.
Paeonia 'Avalon'
Paeonia 'Avalon' is a peony introduced in 2003, known for its 2-foot tall stalks with attractive foliage and lightly-fragrant flowers with multicolor dark and light pink petals. It is vigorous and free-flowering.
Paeonia 'Henry Sass'
Paeonia 'Henry Sass' is a long-lived peony with snow white or blush pink double flowers that bloom late in spring and into summer. It is deer and rabbit resistant, with fragrant blooms and strong, long stems, making it a classic choice for gardens.
Paeonia 'Bartzella'
Paeonia 'Bartzella' is an intersectional peony known for its deer resistance and large, vibrant yellow flowers. It forms clumps about 3 feet tall and wide, with blooms that can reach up to 9 inches across. This peony is somewhat drought-tolerant and thrives in rich soils with consistent moisture. It requires full sun for optimal growth and is summer dormant. While generally low-maintenance, aphids may occasionally appear on the flower buds.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse De Nemours'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse De Nemours' is a peony with exquisite, double, snowy-white blooms that are highly fragrant. This cold-hardy plant grows up to 3 feet tall and wide and is resistant to deer and rabbits. It attracts pollinators and can live for up to 50 years.
Paeonia 'Felix Crousse'
Paeonia 'Felix Crousse' is a hybrid peony from 1881, featuring carmine red double flowers. It is well-suited for hot climates and adds a vibrant splash of color to gardens.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Charm'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Charm' is a striking perennial known for its deep red, fragrant double blooms. This hardy plant thrives in full sun but can tolerate light shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. It blooms from late spring to early summer and is adaptable to both dry and moist soil conditions. Its vigorous growth and dramatic flowers make it a standout in any garden.
Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'
Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' is a stunning peony with bright carmine-red double flowers that are both fragrant and long-lasting. This perennial is known for its strong stems, which require little staking, and its ability to attract bees and butterflies. It is deer resistant and cold hardy, thriving in USDA zones 3-8. Preferring full sun and rich, well-draining soil, it blooms in mid to late spring. The glossy green foliage remains attractive even after the flowers have faded, and the plant can live up to 50 years.