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Plant ID? Pretty sure it's a Peony

13 years ago

I have what I believe is a Peony in my front garden, but can't find the old plant tag to identify it.

Any ideas??? Thanks so much!!

Here is a link that might be useful:

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plantknitter
13 years ago
looks like a single peony.
I have one almost just like that but with one more layer of petals making mine a Japanese peony apparently.

Here is a link that might be useful: types of peony
buyorsell888
13 years ago
yes, it s a peony.
ellen_portland
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks!! I thought so, but they look so different than the "usual"... I've lost my tag- any idea of it's name???

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