Medicine Hat peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Medicine Hat'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium, upright
- Bloom color
- Dark red or maroon
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Medicine Hat' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Medicine Hat') 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 single flowers are a dark red that holds its color. Stiff stems keep the medium-height plants upright. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with New England aster, Prairie dropseed, and Black Hero tulip.