Paeonia lactiflora, 'Zi Tan Sheng Yan' Chinese herbaceous peony

Name in Chinese and pin yin: 紫檀生煙 zi tan sheng yan

Notable characteristics: Reddish purple doubles blooms are classic in both form and color. Extremely fragrant. Flowers are borne on stout stems, making this a good candidate for landscape planting. We imported this cultivar from China over two decades ago and finally have build up enough stock to offer it for sale. Name translates to 'Mist on Sandalwood.'

Species, place of origin: Paeonia lactiflora, Luoyang city, Henan province, China.

Growth habit and size at maturity : Grows to 36" tall and wide.

Flower form and size: Double, 6" upright blossoms borne on strong stems.

Flower fragrance: Strong, very sweet scent. If you love scented peonies, choose this one!

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.

When we ship: FALL 2026.