Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Succulent
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
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Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
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Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
ALOE dichotoma
Common Name
Peony
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
In German
Pfingstrose
Köcherbaum
In French
Pivoine
Quiver Tree
In Spanish
Peonía
Árbol de la aljaba
In Greek
παιωνία
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Peônia
Árvore do quiver
In Polish
Piwonia
Quiver Drzewo
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
pharetram ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
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Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Peony and Quiver Tree
Season and care of Peony and Quiver Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Quiver Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Quiver Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peony and Quiver Tree Physical Information
Peony and Quiver Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Quiver Tree height is - and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Quiver Tree are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Peony and Quiver Tree
Care of Peony and Quiver Tree 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 Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quiver Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.