Miss America- Peony, 1936 introduction, Illinois, lactiflora

Miss America - Blush to White single blossoms. This peony was aptly named during a time when America was looked upon as a pillar of hope and liberty after WWI. The peony has excellent stems for staying upright in the field or the vase. Pick when they are just starting to open for maximum vase life.  Miss American was awarded the American Peony Society’s Gold Medal in 1956 & 1971. Check out all of our peonies - Peonies (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com) White to Blush Single Red Blossoms 32" tall, great cut flowers, foliage is very dark Blooms late spring to early summer Peonies are safe from deer and rabbits.  USDA Zones 3-8 Moderately fragrant Veye early blooming Origin: 1936, Breeders are Mann & Van Steen, Illinois Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora 3-5 Eye Rootstock - We try to only provide the largest rootstock for peonies for stronger roots that lead to better blooms.  2-3 eye roostock is the most common size offered and occassionally it is what we have to use, but 3-5 eyes