Pere Marquette peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Pere Marquette'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Pere Marquette' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Pere Marquette') 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 rich dark red and open early, in early to mid spring. Plants grow to a medium height. Edward Auten, Jr bred it.
Pairs well with Picture tulip, Dalmatian bellflower, and Christmas fern.