Paeonia ostii Saururus 91-294) Our 1999 introduction is

91-294) Our 1999 introduction is the first hosta to combine the traits of the late-flowering

and Georgia meet

It's always great when a really good hosta becomes even better

and deep shade is a no-no

a solitary 4' tall fleshy petiole emerges from the tuber

Paeonia ostii Saururus 91-294) Our 1999 introduction is(syn: Paeonia suffruticosa ssp. ostii) From China's Gansu, Hunan, and surrounding provinces comes an endangered tree peony species that was first published in 1992 and named after Italian peony expert, Dr. Gian Lupo Osti. Similar to Paeonia rockii, the 5' tall Paeonia ostii has narrower leaves and is topped in very early spring (mid April in NC) with over 100 large, 6 8" wide, sweetly fragrant flowers. Paeonia ostii is unquestionably one of the finest