Elmer J. Wright peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Elmer J. Wright'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Elmer J. Wright' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Elmer J. Wright') 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. It bears a large, dark red single bloom on tall, stiff stems. The leathery foliage and upright habit give it a regal look. Edward Auten, Jr. bred it.
Pairs well with Autumn Frost hosta, Charles Joly lilac, Blonde Ambition blue grama, and Cheerfulness daffodil.