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Available info varies widely and the jury is still out. Looks like it has medicinal and food value, but like too much dairy and meat can cause constipation and too much spinach can cause urinary stones, peony (flowers and roots) can cause problems. The root has been used for centuries in Chinese Herbology and is considered a most valuable herb.
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What should you do when peony ingested?
Peonies are toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Call your vet or Animal Poison Control Center at. 888-426-4435. They are not poisonous to people.
How many petals on a peony?
There are many types of peonies and they have different numbers of petals. Single peonies have between 5 to 12 petals. Other peonies have multiple rows of petals.
Are peonies annual?
Perennial
Where do the peony flowers grow?
Peonies need a period of cold to flower so in most temperate climates you can grow peonies.
What are geraniums and peonies?
Both are flowers.
What another word for symbiosis?
"partnership" or "mutually beneficial" ie. Ants and peonies have a symbiosis or symbiotic relationship. (Peonies will not bloom unless they have ants on them.)
Why do peonies need ants in order to bloom?
Peonies tend to attract ants to the flower buds. This is due to the nectar that forms on the outside of the flower buds.
What is the genus of a peony?
Peonies are in the genus Paeonia.
Can tulips and pEonies cross breed?
Tulips and peonies cannot crossbreed because they belong to different plant families. Tulips are part of the Liliaceae family, while peonies belong to the Paeoniaceae family. Because they are genetically distinct and have different reproductive structures, hybridization between them is not possible.
When can you plant peonies?
Peonies are best planted in the fall, allowing time for the roots to establish before winter. They can also be planted in the early spring, as soon as the ground is workable. Avoid planting during extreme heat or when the ground is frozen.
How do you rid peonies of ants so you can bring them inside?
The best way to rid the peonies of ants is to repot them. Make sure that you have not transferred the ants into the new pot, however.
What happens to your Peonies if they are cut in July?
The peonies should come back but they may not be as strong as they could be. The plant needs the leaves to gather energy for the new blooms in spring.
