- Type:
- Herbaceous perennial
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 4-8
Fernleaf peony is a shrubby, herbaceous (soft-stemmed) plant that, each year, will typically grow to 1-2' tall by mid-spring, display attractive foliage throughout the summer and early fall, and then die to the ground after frost. This species features crimson flowers (to 3\ across) which bloom in mid-season (usually May in the St. Louis area). Attractive green foliage is deeply divided and lobed into needle-like, ferny segments."
- Full sun to part shade
- Medium
- Medium
Best grown in rich, fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Add compost as needed before planting. Each plant will flower for approximately 7-10 days. Plant other species and cultivars with staggered bloom times to extend the total peony bloom period to approximately 6 weeks during May and June (in the St. Louis area). Remove spent flowers after blooming. Cut foliage to the ground and remove from the garden in fall after frost. Plants are long-lived, do not need to be divided and can be left undisturbed for years.
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