Paeonia japonica (Woodland Paeonia)

Zone: 4 - 8
Natural Range: Japan
Soil: moist, well drained
Light: part shade

Attributes: Deciduous. Spring blooming. 2' tall. Red - pink new growth, pure white flowers with yellow stamen. Bright red seed case with blue seeds.

Notes: An easy species that is underutilized in gardens. Plant in an area sheltered from the hot sun, but not deep shade.

Companion plants: Trillium, Cypripedium, Cardamine, Erythronium, Epimedium, Paris, Smilacina.

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