Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Gerbera jamesonii
Asteraceae · flowers
Paeonia lactiflora
Paeoniaceae · flowers
Gerbera Daisy (Zones 8-11)
Peony (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–8
| Feature | Gerbera Daisy | Peony |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gerbera jamesonii | Paeonia lactiflora |
| Family | Asteraceae | Paeoniaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 1' 6" | 3' |
| Spread | 1' | 3' |
| Bloom Season | Spring-Fall | Late Spring |
| Bloom Color | Mixed | Pink, White, Red |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Slow |
| Native Region | South Africa | East Asia |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Gerbera Daisy
Peony
Gerbera Daisy
Peony
Choose Gerbera Daisy if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 8–11.
Choose Peony if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 3–8.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 8–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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