Perennials

Paeonia 'Cora Louise' (Itoh hybrid)

Cora Louise Itoh peony

Cora Louise Itoh peony. Photo by F. D. Richards, CC BY-SA 2.0

Cora Louise combines broad white petals with vivid lavender flares around the center of each semi-double flower. Light fragrance and sturdy stems make its late-spring display especially appealing close to a path or seating area. The leafy mound remains substantial through the growing season, then dies back rather than developing a permanent woody trunk. Remove spent flowers; cut back dead foliage in fall.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to partial sun
Mature size: About 3 ft tall × About 3 ft wide
Water: Moist, not soggy soil
Hardiness: USDA 4–9
Bloom: White semi-double flowers with lavender central flares; late spring

Sizes & prices

#2$84.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & growth habit

Use: Perennial border; cut flowers; ornamental specimen
Form: Herbaceous mound; stems die back seasonally
Growth rate: Fast seasonal growth; herbaceous crown renews each year.
Fruit / litter: Deadhead faded blooms and remove the foliage when it dies back in autumn.
Major issues: Peony guidance: watch for peony blotch and wilt; remove affected material and avoid poorly drained soil.

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Usually avoided by deer, although flower buds may be eaten.
Drought: Maintain soil moisture in dry weather; reduce watering frequency after establishment, not to the point of wilting.
Wet soil: Good drainage is essential; waterlogging can rot the crown.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife