Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Garden Peony
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dilleniales
Salicales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Salicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Garden Peony and Eastern Cottonwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.