"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." [table-of-contents] stripped Lush, fragrant peonies are one of the most breathtaking perennial flowers, ...

According to The Southern Living Garden Book, "Peonies dominate many a flower border in late spring; they're great companions for iris, old roses, poppies, dianthus, and early daylilies." Part of ...

The poet who coined the phrase “Good things come to those who wait,” obviously had peonies in mind. Besides rewarding our patience, Fernleaf peonies are perfect Memorial Day remembrance plants. Like ...

Today peonies are bred for their extravagant beauty, but the wild, simple-flowered peonies native to China were originally domesticated for their medicinal properties over two thousand years ago. It ...

Peonies can be a great addition to gardens. These are ancient plants, estimated to be under cultivation as early as 1900 B.C.E. in China. Early cultivation is thought to have been for medicinal ...

These sun-loving blooms are easy to divide and move—if you choose the right season to uproot them. The oversized blooms, bright colors, and fluffy shape of peonies make them a favorite for gardeners ...

Peony season is short – we've found alternatives that you can plant for the rest of the year ...

Tourists have created their own tradition too — wearing fresh peony crowns. Sold for just 10 yuan ($1.45), each crown is made from a dozen blossoms in full bloom. "You wear one and feel like spring ...