brown's peony
Paeonia brownii
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 16 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
- Foliage color
- Dark green.
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Notes
Brown's peony (Paeonia brownii) is a perennial for woodland gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to average soil. The small, drooping red flowers open in spring and bring in bees. The bluish-green leaves are fleshy and deeply lobed. Expect a summer rest, since it goes dormant in the hot, dry season.
Pairs well with Western sword fern, Pussytoes, and Switchgrass.
Native range
CA, ID, MT, NV, and 4 more places. See all 8
CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, and WY.