Tom Cat peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Cat'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Carmine-red, yellow center
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Tom Cat' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Tom Cat') 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 fragrant carmine-red flowers have a yellow center and open in early summer. Strong stems hold the blooms up, and the plant stays about 26 inches tall. Roy G. Klehm bred it.
Pairs well with Incrediball hydrangea, Garlic chives, and Kentucky bluegrass.