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Paeonia daurica ssp. macrophylla

Also Known As

Paeonia steveniana
Paeonia wittmanniana var. nudicarpa

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Paeonia daurica ssp. macrophylla plant details

Paeonia daurica ssp. macrophylla is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia daurica ssp. macrophylla

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia daurica ssp. macrophylla

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

[Syn.: P. wittmanniana var. nudicarpa] Quite similar to P. mlokosewitschii; the globular flowers are not as dark yellow but the plant is more vigorous. The handsome leaves are mid-green, pointy and with large lobes. Seed heads are as spectacular with som