not all peonies look the same

Now is the season of peonies here in the North. Though not native to Minnesota, they do quite well here, and long hedgerows of peony bushes are a common sight this time of year. There are 33 known species of peonies, and the flowers are quite varied. I personally lean toward the pale pink or white varieties myself, as you might suspect. but these Japanese peonies did make me stop my car, and “borrow” a few stems today.

peonies (Paeonia ‘Walter Mains’)