Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Paeonia lactiflora
Paeoniaceae · flowers
Rosa spp.
Rosaceae · flowers
Peony (Zones 3-8)
Rose (Zones 3-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–8
| Feature | Peony | Rose |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Paeonia lactiflora | Rosa spp. |
| Family | Paeoniaceae | Rosaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Well-drained |
| Height | 3' | 6' |
| Spread | 3' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring | Spring-Fall |
| Bloom Color | Pink, White, Red | Red, Pink, White, Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Medium |
| Native Region | East Asia | Asia, Europe, North America |
| Maintenance | Low | High |
Peony
Rose
Peony
Rose
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.
Choose Rose if you don't mind high maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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