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Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours'

Family Paeoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 70 cm (2 ft)
Spread 70 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours' (garden peony) produces showy, white and fragrant blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is clump forming and has glossy and coarse textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours' (garden peony) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Paeonia lactiflora 'Duchesse de Nemours' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer, and it is tolerant of drought.