Chinese Peony, Garden Peony 'Kansas'

Paeonialactiflora

Genus
Paeonia (pay-OHN-ee-uh)
Species
lactiflora (lak-tee-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Leandro, California

Saint Charles, Illinois

Gardiner, Maine

Constantine, Michigan

Beatrice, Nebraska

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Kinnear, Wyoming

Riverton, Wyoming

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Fredericksburg, VA (Zone 7a) | May 2009 | positive

This plant grows with no use of chemicals and I never give it special attention. The aroma is incredible. The color of the flower is a ...Read More

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