Witchcraft peony
Paeonia lactiflora 'Witchcraft'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 2.5 feet tall
- Bloom color
- Dark red, cream edges
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Notes
'Witchcraft' peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Witchcraft') 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 Japanese type flowers are dark red with cream edges, and plants reach about 31 inches tall. William Henry Krekler bred it in 1978.
Pairs well with Lupine, Switchgrass, and Stargazer lily.