Xerxes peony
Paeonia 'Xerxes'
APS Registry
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Wine red
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Xerxes' peony (Paeonia 'Xerxes') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and cottage gardens. 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, wine red flowers draw butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. William Henry Krekler bred it.
Pairs well with PowWow White coneflower, White Feather hosta, and Little bluestem.