Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
  
Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
  
Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Water during periods of drought
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
High phosphorus
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
  
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Ants, Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Heals cracked skin
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
  
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
  
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
  
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
  
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
  
In Hindi
जरुल
  
Garden Peony
  
In German
Königinblume
  
Garten -Pfingstrose
  
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Jardin Pivoine
  
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
  
Jardín Peony
  
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
Κήπος Παιώνια
  
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
  
Garden Peony
  
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
  
Garden Peony
  
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
  
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Dilleniales
  
Family
Lythraceae
  
Paeoniaceae
  
Genus
Lagerstroemia
  
Paeonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pride of India and Garden Peony
Season and care of Pride of India and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Pride of India and Garden Peony Physical Information
Pride of India and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Pride of India and Garden Peony are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Pride of India and Garden Peony
Care of Pride of India and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.