- Herbaceous
- Perennial
- Zones 3–8 (estimated)
- Red
- Single
Sword Dance
Perennial herbaceous peony in red and yellow, blooming in early summer. Japanese-type bright red flowers around a center of yellow staminodes streaked with red. USDA zones 3–8.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- Herbaceous Single
- Colors
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- Red
- Yellow
- Blooms
- Early summer (estimated)
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3 ft (91 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun (estimated)
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 3–8 (estimated) Perennial
- Planted as
- Bare root
- Botanical name
- Paeonia lactiflora
In the garden
- Rarely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Japanese-type lactiflora peony introduced by Auten in 1933. It received the Award of Landscape Merit.
Sources
Where to buy
Prices rechecked daily| Shop | Offer | Price | Pack | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breck's | Live plant | $26.99Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Check availability | |
| Peony Paradise | Live plant | $28.00Checked Oct 14, 2026 | Pack size not listed | Out of stock |
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Questions
Is Sword Dance hardy in my zone?
Sword Dance survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 3 to 8. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Sword Dance need full sun?
Sword Dance grows in full sun.
When does Sword Dance bloom?
Sword Dance blooms in early summer.
Is Sword Dance good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Sword Dance as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
