Kojiki peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Kojiki'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Kojiki' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Kojiki') 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 Japanese type flowers in carmine-pink with a yellow center. It grows up to 43 inches tall. Millet & Son bred it.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Black Hero tulip, and Bellwort.