Hennepin peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Hennepin'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Hennepin' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Hennepin') is a perennial for borders, perennial beds, and cut flowers. 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 single, dark red blooms of medium size on plants of medium height. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Carlton daffodil, Sensitive fern, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.