Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
shrublands, tropical grasslands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Detoxification, Insect Bites, Stomach pain, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Pesticide, The essential oil is used as insect repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
CHENOPODIUM ambrosioides
Common Name
Peony
Mexican Tea
In Hindi
Peony
Dysphania ambrosioides
In German
Pfingstrose
Mexikanischer Drüsengänsefuß
In French
Pivoine
Épazote
In Spanish
Peonía
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Greek
παιωνία
Μεξικού τσάι
In Portuguese
Peônia
Dysphania ambrosioides
In Polish
Piwonia
Komosa piżmowa
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Dysphania ambrosioides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Caryophyllales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Dysphanieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Chenopodioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peony and Mexican Tea
Season and care of Peony and Mexican Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Mexican Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Mexican Tea season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Mexican Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Mexican Tea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peony and Mexican Tea Physical Information
Peony and Mexican Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Mexican Tea height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Peony and Mexican Tea are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Tea flower color: Green
- Mexican Tea leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Peony and Mexican Tea
Care of Peony and Mexican Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Mexican Tea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.