Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Woods
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Brownish Red, Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Early Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Nematodes, Ring spot, Stem rot, Verticillium Wilt
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Avoid during Pregnancy, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Cough, Gout, Headache, hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Pain, Nerve pain, Osteoarthritis, Premenstrual syndrome, Respiratory Disorders, Treating fever
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Paonia lactiflora
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Chinese Peony
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Paonia lactiflora
जायफल
In German
Paonia lactiflora
Muskatnuss
In French
Paonia lactiflora
noix de muscade
In Spanish
lactiflora paonia
nuez moscada
In Greek
Paonia lactiflora
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Paonia lactiflora
noz-moscada
In Polish
Paonia lactiflora
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Paonia lactiflora
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Magnoliales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg
Season and care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paeonia Lactiflora season is Early Fall and Nutmeg season is Early Fall. The type of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Loamy, Well drained and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg Physical Information
Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Paeonia Lactiflora height is 91.50 cm and width 91.50 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg are as follows:
Paeonia Lactiflora flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Paeonia Lactiflora leaf color: Green, Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paeonia Lactiflora pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Paeonia Lactiflora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.