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Paeonia lactiflora (Chinese Peony, Common Garden Peony)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 504091



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Dilleniales
Family: Paeoniaceae
Genus: Paeonia
Species: Paeonia lactiflora
 
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Plant Types edit
  • 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)
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
  • Spring
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Alternate
  • Lanceolate
  • Linear
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Rich
Soil pH edit
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • White
  • Near White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Netty (13946)
Frank (2698)
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