Mascula Paeonia (Paeonia mascula)

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

Paeonia mascula is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in flower in May. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Bushy places in meadows and hills. Oak, pine and beech forest, often amongst bracken, or on rocky limestone slopes that are north-facing. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)