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Paeonia mascula

Also Known As

  • Paeonia corallina
  • Wild Peony

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 18"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Paeonia mascula plant details

Paeonia mascula is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Paeonia mascula

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: paeoniaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Paeonia mascula

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rather widespread and variable plant that has been split into a number of subspecies, it is a naturally occurring tetraploid (related species like cambessedesii tend to be diploid) with large single rosy red flowers atop 2' bushy plants. ZONE 4

Gardening facts about Paeonia mascula plant

How to Grow Paeonia mascula

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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