Peony
Peonies are herbaceous perennial plants.
Other Names: Plant of Healing, Happy Life,
Prosperity, Paeony, Chinese Peony, Common Peony,
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Saxifragales
Family: Paeoniaceae
Genus: Paeonia
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Descriptions: Peonies have large, fragrant,
showy flower blossoms.
Size: Peonies grow from 1.5 to 5 feet
tall.
Symbolism: Peonies represent love of a
secret admirer. Peonies also represent good fortune
and a happy marriage.
Grow Details: . Peonies have few pests,
are relatively drought-resistant once established,
but getting them established can be a little bit
of a challenge, they prefer not to be moved or
divided.
Grow Details
Soil Type: Loamy
Soil
Soil PH: PH 6.0-7.5
Water: Standard - Moist
Light: Full Sun or Part Sun
Grow Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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Characteristics
Height: Peonies grow from 1.5 to
5 feet tall.
Flower Colors: Yellow, Pink, White,
Red,
Propagation: Peonies are propagated
by root division, and by seed.
Division/Transplants:
Blooming Period: Late Spring - Early
Summer
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Type: Perennial
Herbal Remedy Properties: Years ago peonies
were used in Europeas an old remedy for jaundice
and for kidney and bladder problems. Additionally
the peony root has been used to treat gout, asthma
and cramps.
Native Area: Peonies are native to Asia,
southern Europe and western North America.
Other: Peony is a national floral symbol
of the country of China.
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