Deciduous rhizome (bulb) that will commonly die back to the ground during frosts. Full double, deep reddish-maroon blossoms appear in spring. Deep green, glossy leaves. Be sure to dig out a large hole and amend the soil with compost before planting. Deer resistant. Regular water needs in well-drained soil once established. Hardy to 0°F and below.
- Botanical Name: Paeonia lactiflora ‘Benjamin Franklin’
- Common Name: Herbaceous Peony
- Exposure: Part Sun/Part Shade
- Dimensions (HxW): 33-36″ x 33-36″