Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Grass
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Moist Soils, River side, yards
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
can go long without fertilizers, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Traditional medicine, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
IMPERATA cylindrica
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Japanese Blood Grass
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Japanese Blood Grass
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Japanische Blut Grass
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Herbe de sang japonais
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Hierba de sangre japonesa
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Ιαπωνικά Grass αίματος
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Grama sangue japonês
In Polish
Garden Peony
Japoński Krew Trawa
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Sanguinem Italica Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cyperales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass
Season and care of Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Japanese Blood Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Japanese Blood Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Japanese Blood Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass Physical Information
Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Japanese Blood Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Japanese Blood Grass flower color: Not Available
- Japanese Blood Grass leaf color: Light Green
Care of Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass
Care of Garden Peony and Japanese Blood Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Blood Grass pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough, 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 Japanese Blood Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.