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Paeonia tenuifolia (Paeonia tenuifolia)

Fernleaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) is a striking perennial with finely dissected, fern-like foliage and vibrant red flowers.

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Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam. Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH.

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Partial Shade

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.

Water

Moderate

Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained, fertile loam. Prefers slightly alkaline to neutral pH.

Temperature

Cool to Moderate

Thrives in 15-25 °C during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light

Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous, dies back to the ground in winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Finely dissected, fern-like

Flower Size

5-8 cm

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Synonyms
Paeonia biebersteiniana Rupr.
Paeonia carthalinica Ketsk.
Paeonia hybrida Pall.
Paeonia laciniata Pall.
Paeonia lithophila Kotov
Paeonia multifida Gueldenst.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSaxifragales
  • familyPaeoniaceae
  • genusPaeonia
  • speciesPaeonia tenuifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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