Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' ~ Buckeye Belle Peony low-water (leaf) Photo by David J

(leaf) Photo by David J

The terminal clusters of clean white flowers with four petals and elongated stamen bloom continuously through summer until frost

Disease problems include leaf blight

Taylor's Rudolph is disease and drought tolerant

This tropical plant typically grows 2-3 feet tall and wide

Paeonia lactiflora 'Buckeye Belle' ~ Buckeye Belle Peony low-water (leaf) Photo by David JBuckeye Belle Peony is a fast growing compact herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems that sport deep green leaves. The huge, lightly fragrant, semid double deep mahogany flowers with gold stamen bloom from late spring into summer. Prefers afternoon shade in southern areas and well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 2 2. 5 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring