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Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt'

Family Paeoniaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 75 cm (2.5 ft)
Spread 75 cm (2.5 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' (double peony) bears showy, light pink and fragrant flowers during late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is glossy and coarse textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, foundation, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of drought.