Brown's Peony (Paeonia brownii)

Family: Paeoniaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Paeonia brownii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root. A liquorice flavour. — A liquorice flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Sagebrush desert and ponderosa pine forest at altitudes of 900 - 1800 metres. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)