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Paeonia officinalis (Common Peony)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 504092

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Dilleniales Family: Paeoniaceae Genus: Paeonia Species: Paeonia officinalis

Common Names add common peony edit | delete State Flower of Indiana edit | delete Bondepeon edit | delete Plant Types edit Deciduous Fragrant Ornamental Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit June   Leaf Colour edit Green - Medium Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit Lobed   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Cottage Garden Flower Arranging/Drying   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Acidic / Peaty Alkaline / Chalky   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Red Pink White   Wildlife Value edit Deer Resistant   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Division   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Most peonies perform best in full sun. edit | delete if tuber is planted too deep the plant will not flower edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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