Friend Harry peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Friend Harry'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Friend Harry' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Friend Harry') 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. The upright plant grows about 32 inches tall. Its double, medium sized flowers are a deep blackish red and open in mid to late spring. Harry L. Smith bred it.
Pairs well with False Solomon's seal, Sedge, Grape hyacinth, and Blue grama.