Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Dancing Butterflies'

Paeonialactiflora

Genus
Paeonia (pay-OHN-ee-uh)
Species
lactiflora (lak-tee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Pink
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bay City, Michigan

Stephenson, Michigan

Gold Hill, North Carolina

Mars, Pennsylvania

Clarkston, Washington

Clarkston Heights-Vineland, Washington

West Clarkston-Highland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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Greenfield, IN (Zone 6a) | May 2018 | positive

I/m pretty sure, after conferring with a peony expert, that this is what I have, however I still have a few doubts. This is listed in th...Read More

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Vinton, VA | May 2008 | positive

My Dancing Butterfly has large diameter blooms that stay bright pink and don't fade. I love the golden yellow center, accents the bloom b...Read More

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