Rio Grande peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Rio Grande'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Rio Grande' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Rio Grande') 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 stems stand straight and erect at about three feet tall, with dark green leaves. The double red flowers hide stamens between large petals. The shiny dark red color does not turn blue.
Pairs well with Iris, Incrediball hydrangea, and Foxtail barley.