Obovata Paeonia (Paeonia obovata)

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

Paeonia obovata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to June. 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

Woods and thickets in mountains all over Japan. Deciduous broad-leaved, mixed broad-leaved, and coniferous forests at elevations of 200 - 2800 metres in China. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)