• Herbaceous
  • Perennial
  • Zones 3–8
  • Yellow
  • Double

Lemon Chiffon

Perennial herbaceous peony in yellow, blooming in early summer. Double to bomb flowers in lemon yellow, 5.5 to 6 inches across on upright stems. USDA zones 3–8.

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A Lemon Chiffon peony flower up close on the plant
A Lemon Chiffon peony flower up close on the plant

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Lemon Chiffon peony plants in bloom in a garden
Lemon Chiffon peony plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Herbaceous Double · 6 in (14–15 cm)
Colors
  • Yellow
Blooms
Early summer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
2½ ft (81 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–8 Perennial
Planted as
Bare root
Botanical name
Paeonia hybrid

In the garden

  • Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Herbaceous hybrid from D.L. Reath of Michigan, first bloomed in 1980 as seedling Reath 80-4 and registered in 1981 (Salmon Dream x Reath F-3).

Bred by D.L. Reath, USA, 1981

Sources

Where to buy

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    $65.00Checked Oct 14, 2026
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    $69.29Checked Oct 14, 2026

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All photos

  • A Lemon Chiffon peony flower up close on the plant
    A Lemon Chiffon peony flower up close on the plant
  • Lemon Chiffon peony plants in bloom in a garden
    Lemon Chiffon peony plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Lemon Chiffon hardy in my zone?

Lemon Chiffon survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Lemon Chiffon need full sun?

Lemon Chiffon grows in full sun.

When does Lemon Chiffon bloom?

Lemon Chiffon blooms in early summer.

Is Lemon Chiffon good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Lemon Chiffon as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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