Memorial Gem peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Memorial Gem'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Dark red, brown shading
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Memorial Gem' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Memorial Gem') 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 twisty blooms are dark red with brown shading and look chocolate red. Plants reach 20 to 30 inches tall. William Henry Krekler bred it in 1978.
Pairs well with Obedient plant, Prairie dropseed, and Christmas fern.