Seneca Chief peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Seneca Chief'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Medium
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Wine color with yellow center, petal edges lighter
- Foliage color
- Dark foliage
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Seneca Chief' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Seneca Chief') 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 wine colored blooms have a yellow center and crimped, cupped petal edges in a lighter shade of wine. They open early in spring above heavy, dark green foliage. Ernest Flint Kelsey bred it.
Pairs well with Nepeta, Pincushion flower, and Sedge.