Peony

GenusPaeonia

Also called peonies

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Peony
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeperennial

“flowering perennials best planted” — How to Plant and Grow Peonies | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Lightfull sun, 6-8 hours

“full sun, and though they can manage” — How to Plant and Grow Peonies | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Waterat the base of the plant at ground level

“at the base of the plant at ground level” — Peonies Care Basics Every Gardener Should Know

Hardiness zones3-8

“3-8” — Peonies Care Basics Every Gardener Should Know

Spacing36–48 in

“3 to 4 feet apart” — How to Plant and Grow Peonies | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Height12–36 in

“1 to 3 feet” — Peonies Care Basics Every Gardener Should Know

Propagationdivision, seed

“division, seed” — Peonies Care Basics Every Gardener Should Know

Transplantfall

“fall is the time to do it” — How to Plant and Grow Peonies | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Toxicitynot toxic

“However, be aware that peonies contain paeonol, which can be mildly toxic to animals.” — How to Grow and Care for Peonies

Pestsants, japanese beetles

“ants” — How to Plant and Grow Peonies | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Diseasesdisease to develop

“disease to develop” — How to Plant and Grow Peonies | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Keep away fromtrees, shrubs

“trees or shrubs” — How to Plant and Grow Peonies | The Old Farmer's Almanac

Who grows this

Wollam Gardens · Jeffersonton, Virginiatheir website

2 cultivars

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