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Key characteristics

Family: Paeoniaceae
Height: 24–36 inches
Width: 24–36 inches
Flower color: Magenta-red; fully double blooms
Foliage color: Dark green, with large, glossy leaves
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moist but well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers and cut back foliage after it dies down in autumn
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies

Perennials

Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'

Kansas Peony

Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas' is a bold and beautiful peony variety known for its rich, deep magenta-red flowers. The blossoms are large and fully double, with numerous petals that form a dense, rounded shape. The deep pink color of the flowers becomes even more intense as they mature, creating a bright display in the garden. These fragrant blooms appear in late spring to early summer, offering a dramatic contrast against the plant's dark green foliage, which enhances the color of the flowers.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moist but well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Rain Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.