Paeonia daurica ssp. mlokosewitschii

42.14591599, -87.79048157

42.1459198, -87.79045868

42.14594269, -87.79048157

42.14626312, -87.79040527

42.14716339, -87.78771973

Milky Caucasus Peony

Paeonia daurica ssp. macrophylla is a quite rare peony native to the Lagodeki Valley in the southeastern Caucasus, which has almost become extinct. It has large pale-lemon yellow flowers and slightly glaucous leaves, shaded with red in full sun. It prefers part shade.

Peonies are popular garden plants, known for their stunning flowers, their cold hardiness, and the huge variety of their colors, forms, and habits.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Bloom Time:
May - June
Bloom Color:
Pink
White
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Butterflies
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7