American Legion peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'American Legion'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink, red flecks, white flecks
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'American Legion' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'American Legion') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and perennial beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The double blooms are rose pink with red and white splashes on the petals. It flowers early, several days before Richard Carvel. Arthur L. Murawska bred it.
Pairs well with Queen of Night tulip, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, and Bloodroot.