Paeonia algeriensis
Paeonia algeriensis, commonly known as Peony, is a perennial ornamental plant that thrives in full sun with medium water requirements. It grows to a height of 0.7–1 meter and is suitable for USDA zones 3–8. This plant produces fragrant pink, white, red, purple flowers that attract pollinators and blooms from May to June. It prefers loamy, clay, or chalky soil and is not evergreen.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Chalky
Height
0.7–1 m
Spread
0.5–0.7 m
Zones
3–8
Flower colors
Plant in well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage future blooms. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation.
Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.
