California peony
Paeonia californica
- Paeoniaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Forb/herb
- ≈ 45 cm tall
About California peony
California peony is a real treasure if you're looking to add something special to your garden. This lovely native wildflower produces gorgeous pink blooms that practically glow in spring sunshine. It's a perennial, so once you plant it, it'll come back year after year with minimal fuss. The flowers attract pollinators and bring life to your garden beds. It's the kind of plant that makes you smile every time it blooms.
Growing California peony is refreshingly simple. Give it a spot with good sunlight and soil that drains well. Water it regularly when it's first getting established, then it becomes quite independent. This native forb actually prefers not being coddled once it's settled in. Plant it and let it do its thing. You'll have beautiful blooms to enjoy for many seasons to come.