Paeonia lactiflora 'Black Beauty' ~ Black Beauty Peony Size:1 GALLON The wiry branched stems are

The wiry branched stems are lightly leafed and are topped by large clusters of bright lavender flowers from late spring until frost attracting butterflies

powdery mildew

yellow-green skin that turns yellow as it ripens

The small bright yellow foliage reminiscent of a fern frond holds its color well in winter

slow-growing native conifer shrub with a flat-topped mounded form

Paeonia lactiflora 'Black Beauty' ~ Black Beauty Peony Size:1 GALLON The wiry branched stems areBlack Beauty Peony is a fast growing herbaceous perennial with sturdy stems that sport glossy deep green leaves that emerge copper burgundy and turn soft yellow in fall. The large, highly fragrant double petaled flowers are a striking deep velvet to blackened red and bloom from mid to late spring. Prefers afternoon shade in southern areas and well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 2 2. 5 Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 8 Culture: