Elsa Sass Bush Peony

The latest to bloom of the white peonies, Elsa Sass is an heirloom variety, delighting gardeners since its introduction in 1930, in addition to being an American Peony Society Gold Metal award winner. This elegant favorite produces white, fragrant, fully double flowers that may carry a soft pink blush when in bud stage. Once open, they are so packed with petals they resemble huge roses. Very easy to establish and very long-lived.  2-3 eye divisions. Botanical name: Paeonia lactiflora 'Elsa Sass' Form: Herbaceous perennial Hardiness Zone: 2-8 Flower Color: White Foliage Type: Shiny, green, pinnately compound, smooth leaf margins, strongly veined Bloom time: June Height: 36 inches Spread: 36 inches Light requirements: Full sun Plant depth: Cover eyes with 1-2 inches of soil, depending on zone and climate  See "Growing Tips" for more detailed instructions Growing Tips and Instructions Visit our How-To Cultivation Library to learn more about peonies and how to grow them. Many growers