Merion peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Merion'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Merion' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Merion') 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 is a Japanese type with dark red blooms in late spring. The red petaloids are tipped with silver. John Franklin Styer bred it in 1968.
Pairs well with Obedient plant, Prairie dropseed, and Japanese spirea.