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Paeonia tenuifolia

Fern-leaf Peony

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Paeonia tenuifolia – is the Fern-leaf Peony. Emerging foliage is tinted purple. The foliage expands into refined and deeply cut segments with a very soft, feathery effect, quickly turning gray-green. This is a slow growing species and worth the wait. Single flowers are deep rich red with a large central yellow boss of stamens, blooming in middle spring, one of the earlier peonies to flower. Site Paeonia tenuifolia in fertile very well-draining soil planted in full sun. This lovely peony's native haunts are from southeastern Europe into southern Russia. Pot grown peony from seed or division.


 


Height:

15-20 in

Spread:

24 in

Colors:

Red

Zone:

(3)4 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Paeonia tenuifolia

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Fruit / Berries / Seed Heads

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Specimen
  • Rock Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Sandy
  • Fertile
  • Draining

Propagated By

  • By Seed / Potted
  • Division

Genus Overview: Paeonia

Common Name: Peony

We have fallen in love with the species peonies. They stand on strong stems and require no staking. They flower in a range of colors with varying flower shapes at different times in the spring landscape. Many are striking woodland species and function at their best in open to dappled shade. Some sport fascinating and showy late season seed heads upping the interest ante for herbaceous perennials with added seasons of beauty. Most of our offerings are seed grown. Culture is noted in the descriptives.