Peony (Paeonia)
Family: Paeoniaceae
Many different species of Peony grow naturally in Asia, Europe, and North America. In Asia they have been cultivated throughout history, and now there are hundreds of different cultivars available worldwide. Along with a wide range of colors, the flower form is also highly variable. There are single, semidouble, and double varieties. Tree peonies have stems that persist year-round, forming shrubs.
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Tags:
border, flower, ornamental, perennial, shrub, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial herb or shrub for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 3' to 9' (90 cm to 2.7 m) tall with a spread of 3' to 5' (90 cm to 1.5 m).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-spring through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 3' to 9' (90 cm to 2.7 m) tall with a spread of 3' to 5' (90 cm to 1.5 m).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-spring through mid-summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.