Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Garden Peony
अजवाइन
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Ajowan
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Ajowan
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
aipo
In Polish
Garden Peony
seler
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Apiales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Paeonia
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Garden Peony and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Ajwain plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Garden Peony and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Peony and Ajwain plant
Care of Garden Peony and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.