Peony
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. Their leaves turn yellow to orange in fall.
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Peony
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. Their leaves turn yellow to orange in fall.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Paeonia lactiflora
Pronunciation
pay-OHN-ee-uh
Mature Height
2 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
2 to 4 ft.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink, white, red, yellow
Bloom time
late May through mid-June
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
China
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
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