Knowra Peony Peony A flowering plant in the genus Paeonia, known for large, often fragrant blooms. Peonies include herbaceous perennials, woody shrubs, and hybrids grown widely as ornamentals.
Paeonia : A genus of flowering plants comprising peonies, native to Europe, Asia, and western North America. The genus contains the species and hybrids grown as peonies.
Cut flowers : Flowers harvested with stems for use in bouquets and other floral arrangements. Peonies are popular cut flowers because their large blooms open dramatically.
Paeonia lactiflora : An herbaceous peony species native to eastern Asia, widely cultivated and used in breeding. This species contributed extensively to garden peony varieties.
Chinese symbolism : The use of images, objects, and motifs to express ideas within Chinese cultural traditions. The peony is associated with wealth, honor, and prosperity in Chinese art.
Herbaceous plant : A plant whose above-ground stems die back at the end of the growing season. Herbaceous peonies die back each winter, unlike woody tree peonies.
Ornamental plant : A plant cultivated primarily for its visual or sensory appeal. Peonies are grown chiefly for their flowers and garden presence.
Paeonia suffruticosa : A woody peony taxon cultivated in China for its large, colorful flowers. It represents the tree peonies prized in Chinese cultivation.
National flower of China : A flower formally designated to represent China as a national emblem. The peony is widely regarded as China’s national flower, though the designation is not uniformly official.
Shrub : A woody perennial plant with multiple stems arising near the ground. Tree peonies are woody shrubs rather than herbaceous perennials.
Chinese garden : A designed landscape tradition in China combining plants, architecture, water, and carefully composed views. Tree peonies have a long history of cultivation in Chinese gardens.
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