Known as “the floral symbol of China, the state flower of Indiana, and the 12th anniversary flower,” this versatile perennial blossoms into lush flowers between late spring and early summer and, if ...

The key to beautiful blooms is planning ahead of time.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. big blooms of peonies - Svetlana Repnitskaya/Getty Images Think spring starts in April? Not for peonies (Paeonia lactiflora).

Timeless and lovely, a peony plant is beloved for a reason. Discover what makes peonies such popular flowers for gardeners.

As the days get longer and warmer, I find myself eager for Mother’s Day to arrive. While the Old Farmer’s Almanac may claim our last spring frost date as May 1st, I’m not planting anything tender ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, redbud, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The peony ...

Flowers have long been symbols of civilizations worldwide. Every country has its own national flower. China boasts abundant floral resources, yet, peony is the one that represents the Chinese nation ...

ANN ARBOR, MI - The peony garden in the Nichols Arboretum turns 100 years old this month. And, like any long life, it took a lot of love and care to get there. The garden was founded in 1922 with a ...

For more than 1,000 years, the dried root of the white peony has been used in ancient Chinese medicine. It’s traditionally used to treat various ailments, including mental health disorders, ...

CHADDS FORD TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Styers Peonies in Chadds Ford Township is abloom, with fields and fields of flowers ready to be admired for their 7th annual Festival of the Peony. The festival was set ...

The Peony Pavilion is one of China's most famous operas, but uncut performances of this romantic 16th century work can take more than 22 hours. Chinese composer Tan Dun, who's best known for his ...