Red Knight peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Knight'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Knight' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Red Knight') 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. Its red flowers are fragrant and sit on tall, upright plants. Charles Willis Ward bred it.
Pairs well with Stargazer lily, Switchgrass, and Swamp milkweed.