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Paeonia 'Morning Lilac'

Also Known As

  • Paeonia Itoh Hybrids 'Morning Lilac'
  • Paeonia x Itoh hybrid 'Morning Lilac'
  • Itoh Hybrids Morning Lilac Itoh Peony
  • Morning Lilac Garden Peony
  • Morning Lilac Itoh Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

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Paeonia 'Morning Lilac' plant details

Paeonia 'Morning Lilac' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia 'Morning Lilac'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, compact, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia 'Morning Lilac'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich purple, magenta and near-red flowers with yellow centres. Luscious! Itohs are intersectional hybrids between tree peonies (P. suffruticosa) and garden peonies (P. lactiflora) making outstanding herbaceous perennials with huge flowers in many unusual colours. A mature plant can have over 50 blooms! The foliage is like a tree peony and emerges rich red, gradually turning green.
Semi-double lavender-pink blooms 5-6" in size, spring. Cross of tree and herbaceous peony

Gardening facts about Paeonia 'Morning Lilac' plant

How to Grow Paeonia 'Morning Lilac'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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Size

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