My Favorite Peony
By Larry Hodgson Botanical Name: Paeonia tenuifolia Family: Paeoniaceae Origin: Eastern Europe and Western Asia Height: 12 to 16 inches (30 to 40 cm) Diameter: 24Continue Reading
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