Antietam peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Antietam'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Short
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red, white streaks, stripes, flecks
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Antietam' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Antietam') is a perennial for borders 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 semi-double flowers are dark red with white streaks and flecks. They open in early summer above short, compact plants with dark green leaves. George Hollis bred it in 1905.
Pairs well with Siberian iris, Sensitive fern, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.