Wild California Peony - Paeonia californica
Wild Peony, Paeonia californica, blooms from January to April. Its flowers have petals the color of red-wine, they grow on singular stalks and have 5 or 6 petals. Native from Monterey to San Diego County. Two species are found in the western United States, P. brownii and P. californica.
It will tolerate sun to part shade, little or no summer water. Summer-deciduous. Seeds are sown in late fall or winter. Germinates without treatment, although scarification may improve percentages.
The root of Wild California Peony was ground to a powder and used as a remedy for colds and sore throat by Native Americans. Others made a tea from it, which in small doses purportedly relieved stress, depression, and menstrual pain.
Wild California Peony - Paeonia californica
Wild Peony, Paeonia californica, blooms from January to April. Its flowers have petals the color of red-wine, they grow on singular stalks and have 5 or 6 petals. Native from Monterey to San Diego County. Two species are found in the western United States, P. brownii and P. californica.
It will tolerate sun to part shade, little or no summer water. Summer-deciduous. Seeds are sown in late fall or winter. Germinates without treatment, although scarification may improve percentages.
The root of Wild California Peony was ground to a powder and used as a remedy for colds and sore throat by Native Americans. Others made a tea from it, which in small doses purportedly relieved stress, depression, and menstrual pain.