Dark of the Moon tree peony
Paeonia suffruticosa 'Dark of the Moon'
APS Registry
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom color
- Dark red, dark brown shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Dark of the Moon' tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa 'Dark of the Moon') is a shrub for borders and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and loamy soil. The blooms are dark red with dark brown shading. William H. Gratwick III bred it.
Pairs well with Autumn Frost hosta, Prairie dropseed, and Greig's tulip.