Herbaceous, spring flowering perennial Description: Very large, fully-double, rose-pink blossoms, each petal has silver tips; late-season peony Habit: Grows 2 to 3 feet high and up to 3 feet wide; Medium height stems and dark green foliage Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and well-prepared garden loam with added organic matter Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 3 Attributes: Deer resistant, Attracts butterflies Both European and Asian peonies have been cultivated since ancient times. Those native to central China and Siberia (varieties of Paeonia lactiflora) were first introduced to the West by the 18th century and by 1784 breeding with the European peony was occurring in France and Britain. Because peonies are such long-lived plants, many 19th-century cultivars are still available. Thomas Jefferson noted "Piony" in a list of hardy perennials as early as 1771. The highly fragrant 'Sarah Bernhardt' was introduced in 1906. Peonies are deer resistant, and their flowers attract butterflies.Arrives in a 1 gallon pot.
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