Commando peony
Paeonia 'Commando'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Habit
- Tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Commando' peony (Paeonia 'Commando') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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, dark red flowers are fragrant, attract butterflies and bees, and sit on good stems. Lyman D. Glasscock bred it. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Spiked speedwell, Fire Island hosta, and Blue grama.