Paeonia daurica
Paeonia daurica
- Native to:
- Bulgaria | Greece | Iran | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Transcaucasus | Türkiye
Wikimedia: Orjen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Paeoniaceae
- Genus:
- Paeonia
- Species:
- Paeonia daurica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; germination may be slow and erratic.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: 20°C x 3 months or longer until a 4 cm radicle appears, then 4°C x 3 months, leaf appears while chilled or in next 20°C cycle