Paeonia hybrida
Basic Information
Family: Paeoniaceae
Genus: paeonia
Plant ID (slug): paeonia-hybrida
Numeric ID: 1537
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Paeonia hybrida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - Siberia.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: A gruel is made from the boiled roots[74, 250].
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive A tea made from the dried crushed petals of various peony species has been used as a cough remedy, and as a treatment for haemorrhoids and varicose veins.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Paeonia hybrida PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Paeonia hybrida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.