- Peonies can live for over 100 years, with some even surviving for centuries.
- There is a city dedicated to peonies in China.
- The Chinese word for peony is “sho yu” which means ‘most beautiful’.
- There are currently 33 known species of peony.
- Peonies have been around since 1,000BC.
- Peonies generally symbolize love, honor, happiness, prosperity, and good fortune.
- Some peonies have a strong, pleasant fragrance, while others don’t.
- Peonies are the state flower of Indiana.
- The peony is named after Paeon, a student of Asclepias, the Greek god of healing.
- In China, partially cooked and sweetened peony petals are consumed as a dessert.
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10 Facts About Peonies
Apr 7, 2025
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