Night Watch peony
Paeonia 'Night Watch'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Night Watch' peony (Paeonia 'Night Watch') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. 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 bears early, dark red, semi-double blooms that are fragrant. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Curly Fries hosta, Little bluestem, and Nodding onion.