Trojan Black peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Trojan Black'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Trojan Black' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Trojan Black') 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. It grows upright to about 35½ inches and blooms in spring with fragrant, dark red single flowers. The foliage emerges dark purple and turns dark green with purple veins.
Pairs well with American Gold Rush black-eyed Susan, Japanese spirea, Sensitive fern, and Blonde Ambition blue grama.