Winnebago Chief peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Winnebago Chief'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Habit
- Tall, upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Winnebago Chief' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Winnebago 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. Secor bred it. The plant is large and erect, and the single red flowers show well above the foliage. They bloom in mid to late spring.
Pairs well with Maltese cross, Sedge, and Scentara Double Blue lilac.