Black Hawk peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Black Hawk'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Black Hawk' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Black Hawk') 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. Dark red single flowers open early in spring, and the bloom lasts a long time. The black red stems stand at a medium height. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Grape hyacinth, Switchgrass, and Ageratum.