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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California

Native

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Paeonia californicaPaeonia californica

California Peony

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In Stock: 0.637 lb (Total:0.637lb)

Paeonia californica

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0.64 lb CA

Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

2,079

Quantity:

0.64 lb

Collected in:

California

Crop year:

2025

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1836329

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: warm stratify for 90 days, cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep , tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: California

Native

Introduced

Discover the unique beauty of Paeonia californica, also known as California Peony, a stunning perennial native only to the southwestern landscapes of California. This extraordinary plant flourishes across the dry, sun-drenched hillsides of the coastal sage scrubs and chaparral communities from Monterey County to San Diego. California Peony is particularly favored for its eye-catching, globe-shaped maroon to scarlet flowers, which bloom vividly from February to April, contrasting beautifully with its deeply cut, fleshy gray-green foliage. It thrives on a dry summer, making it a sustainable choice for water-conscious gardeners. With its impressive resilience, this drought-tolerant plant endures a variety of soils, including clay, serpentine, and decomposed granite, and withstands temperatures as low as -5°F. Deer-resistant and adapted to part shade, California Peony is a rewarding challenge for those seeking an exceptional addition to their native plant garden.