Mary Somerville peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Mary Somerville'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Purple-red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Mary Somerville' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Mary Somerville') 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. Its early, double, purple-red flowers open in early to mid spring. It grows to a medium height. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with Ice plant, Sedge, and Grape hyacinth.