Hybrida Paeonia (Paeonia hybrida)

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

Paeonia hybrida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). 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. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A gruel is made from the boiled roots. — A gruel is made from the boiled roots.

Habitat & North American Range

Steppe meadows, open herb covered or stony slopes. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)