Lava Flow peony
Paeonia 'Lava Flow'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red or maroon, black shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lava Flow' peony (Paeonia 'Lava Flow') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Its fragrant dark red blooms have black shading and attract bees and butterflies. Derek Irvine bred it in 2001.
Pairs well with Little bluestem, Nodding onion, and Polish Spirit clematis.