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Plants and Beyond for
Perennials Garden
PlantsThe
peony or paeony (Paeonia) is the sole genus in the
flowering plant family Paeoniaceae. They are native to Asia, southern
Europe and western North America.
Most are
herbaceous perennial plants 0.5–1.5 metres tall, but some are woody shrubs up to
1.5–3 metres tall. They have compound, deeply lobed leaves, and large, often
fragrant flowers, ranging from red to white or yellow, in late spring and early
summer. In the past, the peonies were often classified in the family
Ranunculaceae, alongside Hellebores and Anemones
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Popular Species of Perennial Peony & Penstemon Plants |
Perennial Penstemon Plants
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Husker Red Penstemon
"The Penstemon ćHusker RedÝ, Penstemon digitalis, is one of the most popular Penstemon in its family. Being Perennial of the Year in 1996, one can see... more |
Penstemon - Mystica
"The Penstemon 'Mystic', 'Penstemon 'Mystica', is a new Penstemon, similar to 'Husker Red'. This Penstemon has light lavender-pink blooms. It should b... more |
Prairie Dusk Penstemon
"The Penstemon ćPrairie DuskÝ, Penstemon barbatus, has tall vivid purple tubular blooms and dark green leathery foliage. Blooming in early summer, it ... more |
Red Rocks Penstemon
"The Penstemon ćRed RockÝ, Penstemon x mexicale, has constant small, bright, rich, magenta flowers that bloom all summer long with narrow, lance-shape... more |
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Popular Species of Perennial Peony Plants |
Peony - Adolphe Rousseau
"The Peony Adolphe Rousseau, Paeonia 'Adolphe Rousseau' is a double bloom peony with dark red blossoms. The beautiful flowers show there yellow stamen... more |
Peony - Bowl of Beauty
"The Peony Bowl of Beauty, Paeonia lactiflora 'Bowl of Beauty' is a single bloom peony with rose colored blooms and creamy yellowish-white centers. Pe... more |
Peony - Dr. Alexander Fleming
"The Peony Dr. Alexander Fleming, Paeonia lactiflora 'Dr. Alexander Fleming' is a double bloom peony with pink blossoms and curled inner petals. Peoni... more |
Peony - Festiva Maxima
"The Peony Festiva Maxima, Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima' is a double bloom peony with white blossoms and a hint of pink peaking through the cent... more |
Peony - Lady Alexandra Duff
"The Peony Lady Alexandra Duff, Paeonia 'Lady Alexander Duff' is a double bloom peony with pink outer blooms and cream colored center blooms. Peonies ... more |
Peony - Lovely Rose
"The Peony Lovely Rose, Paeonia 'Lovely Rose' is a semi-double bloom peony with pink blooms that resemble the shape of a rose. Peonies are one of the ... more |
Peony - Raspberry Sundae
"The Peony Raspberry Sundae, Paeonia lactiflora 'Raspberry Sundae' has white blooms with a raspberry swirled center across each bloom. Peonies are one... more |
Peony - Shawnee Chief
"The Peony Shawnee Chief, Paeonia 'Shawnee Chief' has deep red blossoms and is one of the most vigorous growers of all the peonies. Peonies are one of... more |
Red Peony
"The Red Peony, Paeonia lactiflora. Although there are many Peonies on the market in this day and age, at this time we have chosen unnamed varieties, ... more |
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