Cricket Hill Garden
Paeonia lactiflora, 'Lotus Seat' Chinese herbaceous peony
$ 50
Name in Chinese and pin yin: 蓮台 Lian Tai
Notable characteristics: Outer guard petals contrast with the golden petaloids of the center. Compact growing variety makes an excellent addition to perennial borders. Flower color evolves and makes an ever-changing show.
Species, place of origin: Paeonia lactiflora, Luoyang city, Henan province, China.
Growth habit and size at maturity : Grows to 28" tall and wide.
Flower form and size: 5-6" upright anemone form blossoms borne on strong stems.
Flower fragrance: Strong, sweet scent.
Bloom time: Mid-season herbaceous peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the second week of June.
Zone hardiness: Proven in USDA zones 4-8.
Plant size: 4-5 'eyes' or buds with proportional roots.