Fred Heffron peony
Paeonia 'Fred Heffron'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Fred Heffron' peony (Paeonia 'Fred Heffron') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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, deep pink flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees. William Henry Krekler bred it. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Big Daddy hosta, Clustered bellflower, and Little bluestem.