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Paeoniaceae
Caucasian Peony
Paeonia mlokosewitschii
Rare elegance.
- Family
- Paeoniaceae
- Genus
- Paeonia
- Native to
- Caucasus Mountains, Georgia, Azerbaijan
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- perennial herb
- Height
- 2-3 ft
- Sunlight
- part shade
- Soil
- rich, well-drained soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- This peony is affectionately called 'Molly the Witch' by gardeners who find the scientific name too difficult to pronounce.
- It is one of the few truly yellow-flowered herbaceous peonies, making it highly prized by collectors.
- The species name honors Ludwik Mlokosiewicz, a Polish-born soldier and naturalist who discovered it in the Caucasus in 1897.
- Caucasian peony seed pods split open to reveal stunning bright blue and coral-red seeds in autumn.
- Wild populations are declining due to habitat loss, and it is protected in several Caucasian nature reserves.
Color meanings
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prosperity
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bashfulness