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Paeonia californica ~ California Peony |
| Paeonia californica is a
pleasant surprise to many. Most are not aware that we have a
California native peony. I have usually found the California Peony
low on the sides of canyons or on well lit North facing slopes.
Generally they are in soil with some clay content but always where there
is good drainage due to the steepness of the slope. The foliage will
appear in the middle of Winter and the flowers in March. The flowers
are nodding and often go un-noticed. The plants will die back to
their roots as Spring progresses. The bicolored foliage is often
very fragrant, and kind of stinky so it would be best not to plant these
in an area that they will be disturbed.
High resolution images of Paeonia californica are available.
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