Botanical profile
Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'
Latin name
Paeonia 'Kansas' (lake)
Common name
Peony 'Kansas'
Type
Perennial
Family
Paeoniaceae
Large, double, purple-red flowers supported by sturdy stems contrast well with the green foliage. Discreet fragrance. It makes a good companion for Baptisias. Many experts consider it the best double red peony.
Pets
Pollinators
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well drained, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
July
Flower color
Red
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Width
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Growth rate
Slow
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