Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
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
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Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
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, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Peony
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Peony
QUICKSTICK
In German
Pfingstrose
QUICKSTICK
In French
Pivoine
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Peonía
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
παιωνία
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Peônia
QuickStick
In Polish
Piwonia
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Peony and Quickstick
Season and care of Peony and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Quickstick season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peony and Quickstick Physical Information
Peony and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Quickstick are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Peony and Quickstick
Care of Peony and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.