diff --git a/subcmds/upload.py b/subcmds/upload.py
index 001453fe..081f1afe 100644
--- a/subcmds/upload.py
+++ b/subcmds/upload.py
@@ -247,6 +247,7 @@ Gerrit Code Review:  https://www.gerritcodereview.com/
         p.add_option(
             "--pd",
             "--patchset-description",
+            dest="patchset_description",
             help="description for patchset",
         )
         p.add_option(