Paeonia lactiflora, 'Minnie Shaylor' herbaceous peony

Notable characteristics: Several rows of fluffy crepe-like petals, opening a clear, light pink and fading to white. This cultivar is the mother plant to many intersectional hybrid peonies. Hybridizer, year introduced: Shaylor, 1919. Growth habit and size at maturity: Grows to 34" tall, with strong stems. Flower form and size: Semi-double, 5-6". Flower fragrance: Light, spicy-sweet. Bloom time: Mid-season herbaceous peony, blooms in our USDA zone 6a garden in the last week of May and first week of June.Zone hardiness: USDA zones 3-8.   Plant size: Field grown herbaceous peonies have 4-5 'eyes' or buds.   When we ship: Orders will ship FALL 2025.