Chief Pontiac peony

Paeonia 'Chief Pontiac'

PerennialPaeoniaceae

APS Registry

Chief Pontiac peony
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantFragrant
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Habit
Tall
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Bloom color
Dark red
Soil types
Loam

Garden uses

BorderCottage gardenCut flowerPerennial bedPollinator gardenRock gardenSpecimen

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Chief Pontiac' peony (Paeonia 'Chief Pontiac') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen use. 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. Walter Z. Mains bred this fragrant peony, and its black red blooms are possibly the darkest of all peonies. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Its tall, vigorous stems are heavy and unbending.

Pairs well with Perennial candytuft, Blazing star, Switchgrass, and Stargazer lily.

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