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Paeonia lactiflora 'Kansas'
Common Name: Peony Kansas
Paeonia lactiflora ‘Kansas’ is a herbaceous perennial peony known for its large, fully double, bright clear red to carmine-red flowers. The blooms hold their color well with very little fading and are carried on strong upright stems above glossy, dark green foliage. It is a dependable old garden peony and an excellent cut flower. ‘Kansas’ was introduced by Bigger in 1940 and received the American Peony Society Gold Medal in 1957. Type: Herbaceous perennial peony Mature Size: 30–36 in. wide × about 30 in. tall USDA Zones: 3a–8b Form: Upright, bushy, clumping perennial with strong stems Light: Full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun Soil / Water: Fertile, rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil; avoid wet, poorly drained sites Bloom Time / Length: Mid to late spring; about 7–10 days, depending on weather Wildlife: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects; generally deer and rabbit resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for perennial borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, specimen planting, mass planting, and mixed sunny beds. ‘Kansas’ is valued for its strong stems, bold red double flowers, dependable bloom, and excellent garden color. Monrovia describes it as having huge double carmine-red blooms on bold, erect stems and notes it is a good cut flower and American Peony Society award recipient. Care: Plant peony eyes about 1–2 inches below the soil surface; planting too deeply can reduce bloom. Provide good air circulation and water at the base when possible. Remove spent flowers after bloom, but leave foliage standing through summer so it can feed the roots. Cut stems to the ground after frost in fall and remove old foliage from the garden. Peonies need winter chill to bloom well and are long-lived when left undisturbed.
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 30-36" |
| Height: | 30-36'' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 3 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Bees |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Border |
| Shape: | Clump, Upright, Compact |
| Soil Type | Rich, Moist well-drained |
| Flower Color: | Rose, Red |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Dark Green, Green |